CM Karen Rene’ is a strong champion for public safety and an advocate for children and young adults. She is one who expresses a deep love and appreciation for East Point, describing it as a wonderful city in which to live. “It is a city rich with diversity and culture that believes in its citizens.”

Born and raised in Selma, Alabama, CM Rene’ says her parents instilled in her “the value of an education and good work ethics” early in life.

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Born and raised in Selma, Alabama, CM Rene’ says her parents instilled in her “the value of an education and good work ethics” early in life. CM Rene’ moved to East Point in 2002, embracing the city as home. Since that time, she has been actively committed to helping continue the progress of moving East Point forward as a diverse community and bringing about change making the city a well sought place to reside, work, do business and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

CM Rene’ is a graduate of Alabama State University, with a degree in Political Science and a Law Degree from Atlanta Law School. Her educational background and work experience have provided her the acuity, passion and skill to effectively tackle and resolve issues of concern and handle legislative matters.

CM Rene’ also serves as the Second Vice-President for the NAACP Atlanta/Fulton County Branch. CM Karen Rene worked for the Atlanta Job Corps Center for 14 years. Her passion for young adults is clear as she was employed as the Business Community Liaison, a key figure on the executive team. Her passion was building bridges with corporate America, small business, congressional members, and local leaders to continue the legacy of the Job Corps program.

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Karen Rene is originally from Selma, Alabama. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Alabama State University and a law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. She currently lives in East Point, Georgia.

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Karen currently works as an executive director for Nonprofit Health Care. She previously worked as an executive director for Communities United for Justice, Georgia state director for the Working Families Party, program director and second vice president for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, an attorney for the U.S. Small Business Administration, and a business community/government liaison for Job Corps.

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Karen Rene served on the East Point City Council from 2014 to 2024. She ran unsuccessfully in a crowded field against Rep. David Scott for District 13 of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024. She lists her occupation as “management.”

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Karen Rene served on the East Point City Council from 2014 to 2024. She ran unsuccessfully in a crowded field against Rep. David Scott for District 13 of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024. She lists her occupation as “management.”

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Council Member (CM) Karen Rene’ also she was first elected to East Point City Council in 2014, she was re-elected in 2018 and serves as Mayor Pro-Tem.

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Karen previously served on the East Point City Council for ten years, representing Ward B at large.

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As of July 24, 2026, Karen Rene did not have a website or any information online.

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As of July 24, 2026, Karen Rene’s website did not contain information on this issue.

BallotReady's candidate profile lists Rene's professional experience as “Small Business Administration Attorney (Present).”

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Karen currently works as an attorney for the Small Business Administration.

Plans to invest in small businesses and entrepreneurship by providing capital and resources, supporting local economic-development initiatives, and promoting job growth in emerging industries.

Supports federal job-training and reentry programs and collaboration with employers to create skills and credential pathways for in-demand jobs.

Advocates for a living wage, paid family and medical leave, and affordable child care.

Supports mentorship, afterschool and extracurricular programs for at-risk youth, along with education and job-training programs.

Plans to seek federal funding for roads, water and sewage systems, bridges, public transit, and high-speed internet in rural and underserved communities.

Plans to improve environmental conditions and ensure access to clean air and water.

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CM Rene’ also serves as the Second Vice-President for the NAACP Atlanta/Fulton County Branch. CM Karen Rene worked for the Atlanta Job Corps Center for 14 years.

Karen Rene moved to East Point in 2002 and has described East Point as home. She graduated from Alabama State University with a degree in political science and earned a law degree from Atlanta Law School. She serves as second vice president for the NAACP Atlanta/Fulton County Branch.

CM Rene’ also serves as the Second Vice-President for the NAACP Atlanta/Fulton County Branch. CM Karen Rene worked for the Atlanta Job Corps Center for 14 years. Her passion for young adults is clear as she was employed as the Business Community Liaison, a key figure on the executive team.

CM Karen Rene worked for the Atlanta Job Corps Center for 14 years. Her passion for young adults is clear as she was employed as the Business Community Liaison, a key figure on the executive team. Her passion was building bridges with corporate America, small business, congressional members, and local leaders to continue the legacy of the Job Corps program.

Karen Rene previously worked as a Business Community Liaison at the Atlanta Job Corps Center.

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Council Member (CM) Karen Rene’ also she was first elected to East Point City Council in 2014, she was re-elected in 2018 and serves as Mayor Pro-Tem.

CM Karen Rene’ is a strong champion for public safety and an advocate for children and young adults.

Rene served on the East Point City Council from 2014 to 2024.

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Karen was first elected to the East Point City Council in 2014 and was reelected in 2018, serving through 2024. She ran unsuccessfully for Georgia's 13th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024.

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