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Dave Flynn is from Huntsville, Alabama. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He has two sons and lives in the Alderwood Community in Sandy Springs. He served on the executive Board of Directors of Leadership Sandy Springs and as president and treasurer of multiple Home Owners Association (HOA) Boards. 

Dave owns and operates Dyncore Inc., a wellness business in Sandy Springs. He previously worked in the Information Technology (IT) consulting industry. 

Dave's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council member in District 4 is his first entry into politics.

Supports prioritizing technology to boost innovation, economic opportunities, and enhance city services and quality of life.

Believes prioritizing technology will boost innovation, create  economic opportunities, and enhance city services and quality of life.

- Believes prioritizing technology will boost innovation, create  economic opportunities, and enhance city services and quality of life.

Economy

Supports expanding park and sports field infrastructure.

Wants to foster a vibrant community and plans to expand the local park and sports field infrastructure.

Supports "clear communication and responsible governance" in public services.

Supports transparency and accountability in local government. 

- Wants to foster a vibrant community and plans to expand the local park and sports field infrastructure.
- Supports transparency and accountability in local government. 

Public Services

As of September 7, 2025, Dave Flynn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

- Supports community-police partnerships.

Public Safety

Believes in balancing growth with livability and maintaining solid infrastructure.

Supports balanced growth to preserve quality of life and ensure strong infrastructure.

- Supports balanced growth to preserve quality of life and ensure strong infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports balancing development with green spaces, infrastructure, and neighborhood character.

Energy & the Environment

Dave Flynn

Dave Flynn earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has lived in the Alderwood Community in Sandy Springs for more than 10 years. He has two sons, Ty and Harrison.

Dave Flynn is a small business owner and wellness professional. He has owned and operated Dyncore Inc., a wellness business in Sandy Springs, since 2004. Before starting his own business, he spent over 20 years in the IT consulting industry, where he held leadership roles managing the development and implementation of large software projects. 

Dave's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 4 is his first entry into politics.

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Believes in balancing growth with livability and solid infrastructure.

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Frank has an associate's degree in criminal justice. He and his wife, Janice, live in the Mount Vernon Woods neighborhood. He has three adult sons and five grandchildren.

Frank previously worked for the City of Atlanta and City of Sandy Springs police departments. He also served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

Frank's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 4 is his first entry into politics.

Supports promoting collaboration between residents and businesses.

- Supports promoting collaboration between residents and businesses.

Wants to enhance civic infrastructure and public services to be more efficient and better equipped to meet residents' needs.

- Wants to enhance civic infrastructure and public services to be more efficient and better equipped to meet residents' needs.

Opposes nonresidential development in residential areas.

Wants to maintain the city’s small-town feel as it continues to grow.

- Opposes nonresidential development in residential areas.
- Wants to maintain the city’s small-town feel as it continues to grow.

Supports increased funding for police and emergency services.

- Supports increased funding for police and emergency services.

As of September 7, 2025, Frank Roberts’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Frank Roberts

Frank Roberts has an associate's degree in criminal justice. He and his wife, Janice, live in the Mount Vernon Woods neighborhood. He has three adult sons and five grandchildren.

Supports strengthening public safety and civic services.

Said he is committed to protecting the character and quality of life in the city.

Said he is committed to protecting the character and quality of life in the city he has called home since 2007.

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In August 2025, Michelle was arrested and charged with DUI.

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Michelle is the owner of His and Hers Kids Foundation.

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Michelle previously ran for Sandy Springs City Council, District 4 in 2021 but did not win.

Believes in proactive business practices to prevent city finances from declining, avoiding tax increases or city service cuts.

- Believes in proactive business practices to prevent city finances from declining, avoiding tax increases or city service cuts.

Plans to develop a community recreational center for families in District 4.

Supports developing a community recreational center for families in District 4.

- Supports developing a community recreational center for families in District 4.

Supports using innovative processes and technology to reduce construction costs and build affordable homes faster.

- Supports using innovative processes and technology to reduce construction costs and build affordable homes faster.

As of September 7, 2025, Michelle Sullivan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to address traffic control and water infrastructure.

- Plans to address traffic control and water infrastructure.

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Michelle Sullivan

Michelle's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 4 is her first entry into politics. 

As of September 7, 2025, Michelle Sullivan did not have a website or any information online.

Steven earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and a master's degree from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Cheney, have two daughters.

Steven is vice president of finance for the Reynolds Companies, a real estate and development firm.

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Steven's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 4 is his first entry into politics.

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Supports local businesses and aims to attract new investments to enhance the economy.

- Supports local businesses and aims to attract new investments to enhance the economy.

Supports maintaining roads, parks, and public facilities to enhance quality of life.

- Supports maintaining roads, parks, and public facilities to enhance quality of life.

Believes in creating housing and allowing the market to address the needs of residents.

Believes in allowing "the market to work to address the needs of people moving in and moving around our city."

- Believes in allowing "the market to work to address the needs of people moving in and moving around our city."

Believes in ensuring resident safety through effective law enforcement, emergency preparedness, and community policing initiatives.

- Believes in ensuring resident safety through effective law enforcement, emergency preparedness, and community policing initiatives.

As of September 7, 2025, Steven D. Hickey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Steven D. Hickey

Steven D. Hickey's campaign for Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 4 is his first entry into politics.

As of September 7, 2025, Steven D. Hickey did not have a website or any information online.

- 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. 

Sandy Springs City Council Member, District 4

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