Matt Rinker is from Virginia. He has a bachelor's degree in communications studies and a bachelor's degree in English from Longwood University. He lives in Peoplestown.

Matt is a licensed Realtor at Rinker Realty Group.

Matt previously ran for Atlanta City Council in District 5 in 2013 but did not win.

Supports introducing a tax on parking to ensure fair contributions from non-MARTA counties and advocates for a moratorium on surface-level parking lots to promote denser urban development.

Supports introducing a tax on parking to ensure fair contributions from non-MARTA counties.

Supports solidifying the Office of Inspector General with safeguards for due process and employee rights.

Supports strengthening the Office of Inspector General with safeguards for due process and employee rights.

Supports housing subsidies for police, firefighters, and teachers.

- Supports introducing a tax on parking to ensure fair contributions from non-MARTA counties.
- Supports strengthening the Office of Inspector General with safeguards for due process and employee rights.
- Supports housing subsidies for police, firefighters, and teachers.

Economy

Supports establishing a clear process for citizens to propose ballot initiatives.

- Supports establishing a clear process for citizens to propose ballot initiatives.

Public Services

Supports extending and expanding the Legacy Resident property tax freezes.

Supports extending and expanding property tax freezes for Legacy Residents.

Opposes corporate ownership of Atlanta homes and supports local management for rental properties.

- Supports extending and expanding property tax freezes for Legacy Residents.
- Opposes corporate ownership of Atlanta homes and supports local management for rental properties.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports enhancing racial and cultural sensitivity training for officers and expanding PAD and 3-1-1 services to a 24/7 model.

Supports enhancing racial and cultural sensitivity training for officers and expanding PAD (Police Alternatives & Diversion) programs to a 24/7 model.

Supports providing housing subsidies for Atlanta Police Department officers to live in the zones they patrol.

- Supports enhancing racial and cultural sensitivity training for officers and expanding PAD (Police Alternatives & Diversion) programs to a 24/7 model.
- Supports providing housing subsidies for Atlanta Police Department officers to live in the zones they patrol.

Public Safety

Supports expanding protected bike lanes and fining vehicles that block bike lanes.

Supports increasing fees for closing sidewalks and enforcing laws to keep sidewalks clear of vehicles.

Supports completing the Atlanta Beltline with rail to connect neighborhoods and reduce commute times.

Supports extending light rail and street car services.

Supports a temporary ban on new surface-level parking lots to encourage denser urban development.

- Supports expanding protected bike lanes and fining vehicles that block bike lanes.
- Supports increasing fees for closing sidewalks and enforcing laws to keep sidewalks clear of vehicles.
- Supports completing the Atlanta Beltline with rail to connect neighborhoods and reduce commute times.
- Supports extending light rail and street car services.
- Supports a temporary ban on new surface-level parking lots to encourage denser urban development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 3, 2025, Matt Rinker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Matt Rinker

Matt Rinker is from Virginia. He has a bachelor's degree in communications studies and a bachelor's degree in English from Longwood University. He lives in Peoplestown with his two dogs, Hank and Harper.

Supports introducing a tax on parking and implementing a moratorium on surface-level parking lots to promote denser development.

Supports introducing a tax on parking and a moratorium on surface-level parking lots.

Supports expanding protected bike lanes and implementing fines for vehicles blocking bike lanes.

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- 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. 