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Melissa Mular is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a master’s degree in business management and marketing, a bachelor’s degree in computer science and management information systems from Duquesne University, and an associates degree in computer science from Pennsylvania State University.  She lives in the Autumn Chace community of Sandy Springs. Mular previously served as a member of the Autumn Chase Homeowners Association Board. 

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Melissa previously served as a director and industry sector delivery executive at Kyndryl, a technology company, and at IBM within their Global Technology Services division. 

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Melissa currently serves as member of the Sandy Springs City Council in District 3. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. 

Supports revitalizing aging commercial areas by supporting major redevelopment projects, advocating for a Commercial Fa?ade Improvement Program, and ensuring redevelopment aligns with community goals.

Believes reviving commercial areas is important for the city's economy. 

- Believes reviving commercial areas is important for the city's economy. 

Economy

Supports accelerating the development of multi-use paths and amenities, and advocates for realistic funding plans and collaborative approaches with the community and private sector.

Promises to improve quality of life in Sandy Springs by improving recreational facilities and expanding multi-use paths through practical funding and public-private collaboration.

As a city council member, implemented a "Neighborhoods First" approach to connect HOA leaders with city staff for faster issue resolution during infrastructure projects.

As a city council member, established multiple communication channels to promote transparency and resident involvement, including a monthly newsletter.

- Promises to improve quality of life in Sandy Springs by improving recreational facilities and expanding multi-use paths through practical funding and public-private collaboration.
- As a city council member, implemented a "Neighborhoods First" approach to connect HOA leaders with city staff for faster issue resolution during infrastructure projects.
- As a city council member, established multiple communication channels to promote transparency and resident involvement, including a monthly newsletter.

Public Services

Supports major redevelopment projects and a Commercial Façade Improvement Program, ensuring alignment with community goals to enhance city appeal.

Plans to support major redevelopment projects, advocate for a Commercial Façade Improvement Program, and ensure redevelopment is in line with community goals to bolster the city's appeal.

Believes in balancing growth with preserving neighborhoods' unique character by promoting diverse housing options and supporting smart development with community spaces and green areas.

Pledges to preserve neighborhood character by balancing growth, encouraging diverse housing options, and supporting development that includes community spaces and green areas.

- Plans to support major redevelopment projects, advocate for a Commercial Façade Improvement Program, and ensure redevelopment is in line with community goals to bolster the city's appeal.
- Pledges to preserve neighborhood character by balancing growth, encouraging diverse housing options, and supporting development that includes community spaces and green areas.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports improving public safety facilities.

- Supports improving public safety facilities.

Public Safety

Supports funding for first responders and critical infrastructure, including replacing Fire Station 1, relocating Fire Station 4, and establishing a Tactical Instruction Center at Police Headquarters.

Supports funding for first responders and infrastructure needs, including replacing Fire Station 1, relocating Fire Station 4, and establishing a Tactical Instruction Center at Police Headquarters.

- Supports funding for first responders and infrastructure needs, including replacing Fire Station 1, relocating Fire Station 4, and establishing a Tactical Instruction Center at Police Headquarters.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports development that encourages community spaces and green areas.

Supports development that promotes community and green spaces. 

- Supports development that promotes community and green spaces. 

Energy & the Environment

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Melissa Mular

Melissa Mular is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a master’s degree in business management and marketing and bachelor’s degrees in computer science and management information systems from Duquesne University. She lives with her two rescue American Pitbull Terriers in the Autumn Chace community.

Melissa is a retired technology executive who worked at IBM for over 20 years. During her time at IBM, she managed international teams and delivered multi-million dollar consulting services to Fortune 100 companies. 

Melissa is currently a member of the Sandy Springs City Council, representing District 3. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her first term. Before joining the Sandy Springs City Council, she served for a decade on the board of the Autumn Chase Homeowners Association.

Supports balancing growth, promoting diverse housing options, and supporting smart development that fosters community spaces and green areas.

Supports accelerated development of multi-use paths and amenities.

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- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
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