Alex earned his bachelor's degree from Georgia College & State University and his Master in Business Administration from the University of Georgia. He and his wife have two daughters.

Meet District 2 Atlanta City Council Candidate Alex Bevel Jones

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Alex is the development director at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. He previously worked as a corporate engagement manager at Georgia Tech, a project manager for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and owned a small restaurant. He also worked as an Uber driver between jobs to support his family.

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Alex's campaign for Atlanta City Council Member, District 2 is his first entry into politics.

Supports reducing bureaucratic obstacles for local businesses and increasing access to capital.

Supports vocational training programs in partnership with local schools and employers.

Supports transparent budgeting that prioritizes homeownership programs, public safety, transit expansion, and attracting affordable grocery vendors.

- Supports reducing bureaucratic obstacles for local businesses and increasing access to capital.
- Supports vocational training programs in partnership with local schools and employers.
- Supports transparent budgeting that prioritizes homeownership programs, public safety, transit expansion, and attracting affordable grocery vendors.

Economy

Supports restoring and expanding health services for all residents.

Supports advocating for mental health support and better access to care citywide.

Supports stronger partnerships between the City Council, school board and local nonprofits to expand after-school programs and job training.

Supports advocating for improved compensation and working conditions for Atlanta teachers.

- Supports restoring and expanding health services for all residents.
- Supports advocating for mental health support and better access to care citywide.
- Supports stronger partnerships between the City Council, school board and local nonprofits to expand after-school programs and job training.
- Supports advocating for improved compensation and working conditions for Atlanta teachers.

Public Services

Supports ensuring affordable units are included in every major development.

Supports mixed-use, transit-oriented development that includes affordable housing and protects the tree canopy.

Supports community land trusts and inclusionary zoning.

- Supports ensuring affordable units are included in every major development.
- Supports mixed-use, transit-oriented development that includes affordable housing and protects the tree canopy.
- Supports community land trusts and inclusionary zoning.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports investing in police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders by providing them with training, tools, and resources.

Supports developing a public safety training center to improve preparedness and accountability.

Supports community policing, de-escalation training, and policies to reduce emergency response times.

- Supports investing in police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders by providing them with training, tools, and resources.
- Supports developing a public safety training center to improve preparedness and accountability.
- Supports community policing, de-escalation training, and policies to reduce emergency response times.

Public Safety

Supports building protected bike lanes and investing in sidewalks, bike lanes, streetlights, and infrastructure across all neighborhoods.

Supports expanding the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) system, improving sidewalks, and boosting connectivity between neighborhoods.

Supports expanding the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) system.

- Supports building protected bike lanes and investing in sidewalks, bike lanes, streetlights, and infrastructure across all neighborhoods.
- Supports expanding the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) system.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 3, 2025, Alexander Bevel Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Alexander Bevel Jones

Alex Bevel Jones's campaign for Atlanta City Council Member, District 2 is his first entry into politics.

Supports developing a state-of-the-art public safety training center to enhance preparedness and accountability.

Supports mixed-use, transit-oriented development that includes affordable housing and protects our tree canopy.

Alex is a corporate engagement manager at Georgia Tech. He previously owned a small business and worked as a project manager for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. He also interned in Congress and served as president of the Virginia-Highland Civic Association.

Alexander Bevel Jones's campaign for Atlanta City Council Member, District 2 is his first entry into politics.

Supports sustainable growth to maintain affordable, safe, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Supports investing in MARTA expansion and transit improvements to stimulate economic growth, enhance equity, and alleviate infrastructure pressures.

Supports first responders and advocates for high-quality training and support.

Advocates for sustainable growth to maintain affordable, safe, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Supports working with private partners to make the city safer and more affordable.

Supports expanding transit options like MARTA to enhance economic development and job creation.

Advocates for building protected bike lanes and expanding access to reliable transit.

Supports protecting the city's tree canopy and green spaces.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 