2025 GA General Election

2025 Georgia Municipal Runoff

Eshe Collins

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Eshé is from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in urban teacher leadership from Georgia State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She lives in Atlanta.

Eshé is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF), where she leads efforts to provide equity-focused assistance to public school districts and governmental agencies across the South. She previously worked as a project director for Jumpstart, an analyst for the Children's Defense Fund, and a teacher in Atlanta Public Schools. Before joining SEF, she led national advocacy and programming efforts to deliver early education programs to children across the country.

Runoff results: Eshé Collins wins Atlanta Post 3 At-Large seat, come-from-behind victories trend

Eshé Collins is currently a member of the Atlanta City Council representing Post 3 at large. She was elected in 2024 and is serving her first term. She previously served on the Atlanta Board of Education.

Supports streamlining business licensing and permitting processes.

Supports investing in workforce development programs, including skills training and apprenticeships for high-demand industries.

Supports expanding access to capital and offering targeted grants and incentives for small businesses.

Supports fostering an inclusive ecosystem for small businesses, prioritizing those owned by women, minorities, and underserved communities.

Supports partnerships and local hiring policies to drive economic growth.

Believes economic development benefits should be shared equitably across Atlanta's diverse neighborhoods.

Supports investing in mental health and social services to address underlying issues.

Supports increasing funding for programs targeting root causes of crime, such as poverty, education gaps, and limited job opportunities.

Advocates for greater investments in addressing food insecurity, health inequities, and access in underserved neighborhoods.

Supports rent stabilization and property tax relief for longtime residents.

Supports increasing funding for low-income housing tax credits.

Supports expanding affordable housing options, including more single-family homes.

Supports increasing funding for affordable housing.

Supports developing vacant and blighted public land for affordable housing.

Supports preserving existing affordable housing units.

Supports creating public-private partnerships to build mixed-income housing.

Supports increasing funding for programs that address root causes of crime, such as poverty, education gaps, and limited job opportunities.

Supports strengthening community safety and enhancing public safety efforts.

Supports expanding public transportation by investing in equitable and sustainable options, such as expanding MARTA routes and improving bus frequency and reliability.

Supports modernizing infrastructure with smart technology and creating bike and pedestrian-friendly pathways.

Supports partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to secure funding for transit improvements.

Supports implementing transit-oriented development plans to reduce traffic congestion, drive economic growth, and connect communities.

Supports increasing investments in renewable energy projects and promoting community solar programs.

Supports expanding tree canopy preservation initiatives to combat urban heat and improve air quality.

Supports investing in climate-resilient infrastructure to protect against extreme weather impacts.

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Eshé Collins is from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in urban teacher leadership from Georgia State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She lives in Atlanta.

Eshe is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF), where she leads efforts to provide equity-focused assistance to public school districts and governmental agencies across the South. She previously worked as a project director for Jumpstart, an analyst for the Children's Defense Fund, and a teacher in Atlanta Public Schools. Before joining SEF, she led national advocacy and programming efforts to deliver early education programs to children across the country.

Eshe Collins is currently a member of the Atlanta City Council representing Post 3 at large. She was elected in 2024 and is serving her first term. She previously served on the Atlanta Board of Education.

Eshé Collins is from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in urban teacher leadership from Georgia State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Eshe is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF), where she leads efforts to provide equity-focused assistance to public school districts and governmental agencies across the South. She previously worked as a project director for Jumpstart, an analyst for the Children's Defense Fund, and a teacher in Atlanta Public Schools. Before joining SEF, she led national advocacy and programming efforts to deliver high-quality early education programs to children across the country.

Eshé Collins is from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in urban teacher leadership from Georgia State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is a member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.

Eshé Collins is sworn in as new Post 3 At-Large Councilmember ...

Eshe is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF). Before joining SEF, she led national advocacy and programming efforts to deliver high-quality early education programs to children across the country. She began her career as an elementary educator in Atlanta Public Schools.

Supports fostering an inclusive ecosystem to support small businesses, prioritizing those owned by women, minorities, and underserved communities.

Supports implementing anti-displacement policies such as rent stabilization and property tax relief for longtime residents.

Advocates for greater investments in addressing food insecurity and health inequities in underserved neighborhoods.

Supports transit-oriented development plans to reduce traffic congestion, drive economic growth, and connect communities.

Supports strengthening community safety and alternative efforts to enhance safety across Atlanta.

Supports prioritizing investments in equitable and sustainable public transportation, including expanding MARTA routes and improving bus frequency and reliability.

Supports prioritizing policies that support clean energy, energy-efficient buildings, and green infrastructure.

Eshe is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF). She previously worked as a project director for Jumpstart, an analyst for the Children's Defense Fund, and a teacher in Atlanta Public Schools. 

Supports expanding affordable housing options and preserving existing affordable housing units.

Supports investing in addressing food insecurity, health inequities, and access in underserved neighborhoods.

Supports investing in public transportation, including expanding MARTA routes and improving bus frequency and reliability.

Supports maintaining roads and bridges to enhance safety and mobility.

Eshé is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF), where she leads efforts to provide equity-focused assistance to public school districts and governmental agencies across the South. Before joining SEF, she led national advocacy and programming efforts to deliver high-quality early education programs to children across the country. She began her career as an elementary educator in Atlanta Public Schools.

Supports creating public-private partnerships to build mixed-income developments.

Eshé Collins is from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in urban teacher leadership from Georgia State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is a member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.

Believes in ensuring the city budget reflects values by prioritizing funding for critical initiatives to support all Atlantans.

Supports investing in public transportation by expanding MARTA routes and improving bus frequency and reliability.

Eshe is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF), where she leads efforts to provide equity-focused assistance to public school districts and governmental agencies across the South. Before joining SEF, she led national advocacy and programming efforts to deliver high-quality early education programs to children across the country. She began her career as an elementary educator in Atlanta Public Schools.

Supports small businesses, prioritizing those owned by women, minorities, and underserved communities.

Supports strengthening community safety and alternative efforts to enhance safety.

Supports implementing anti-displacement policies like rent stabilization and property tax relief for longtime residents.

Supports ensuring access to the Beltline and other transit options for all residents.

Eshé is the Director of the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF), where she leads efforts to provide equity-focused assistance to public school districts and governmental agencies across the South. She previously worked as a national advocate and program leader, delivering high-quality early education programs to children across the country. She began her career as an elementary educator in Atlanta Public Schools.

Plans to streamline business licensing and permitting processes.

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Eshe Collins is from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in urban teacher leadership from Georgia State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Supports prioritizing small businesses owned by women, minorities, and underserved communities.

Supports expanding access to capital and providing targeted grants and incentives for small businesses.

Plans to simplify business licensing and permitting processes.

Supports partnerships and local hiring policies to boost economic growth.

Believes in sharing the benefits of economic development equitably across Atlanta's diverse neighborhoods.

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Supports prioritizing funding for public services that support all Atlantans.

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Housing & Urban Development

Supports strengthening community safety and enhancing alternative safety efforts.

Supports increasing funding for programs addressing poverty, education gaps, and limited job opportunities.

Supports investing in mental health and social services to address crime.

Public Safety

Wants to modernize infrastructure with smart technology and create bike and pedestrian-friendly pathways.

Supports partnering with various agencies to secure funding for transit improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports creating incentives for businesses and residents to adopt sustainable practices.

Supports increasing investments in renewable energy and community solar programs.

Supports investing in climate-resilient infrastructure to safeguard against extreme weather.

Energy & the Environment

- 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. 