The Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Thread (Atlanta, Jackson: crime rates, felon, buying)

[Forhall]

Originally Posted by SEAandATL

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but seeing how she has lost her nephew to murder/gang violence that she will be tough on crime in the city and not stand for it at all. I thought it would take a Republican reduce crime, but maybe Bottoms will do the job.

I think this is one of Keishas biggest strengths as mayor. She can be tough on crime without being seen as racist. Remember, calls from Norwood to increase police presence was seen as racist, while Keishas calls to do the same if not more (including more cameras) were applauded. If she ups our police force and reduces crime I will happily become one of her biggest fans.

[arjay57]

Did y'all see the letter yesterday from Norwood's attorney to Atlanta and Fulton County officials, outlining problems with the election?

Hard to say whether the outcome would have been different, but there are serious concerns in several respects.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Did y'all see the letter yesterday from Norwood's attorney to Atlanta and Fulton County officials, outlining problems with the election?

Hard to say whether the outcome would have been different, but there are serious concerns in several respects.

Mary conceded (which was the right thing to do), but at least this is all out there in plain sight.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Iconographer

Mary conceded (which was the right thing to do), but at least this is all out there in plain sight.

Yep, she did the right thing.

Until I read yesterday's letter I didn't realize how fuzzy the election results were. There might be a valid challenge if it went to court but that wouldn't be in the best interest of the city at this time.

Hopefully they can fix things for future elections. In a close race especially, people need to be able to have confidence that the vote count is correct.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by LTCM

Atlanta Mayoral Runoff Election 2017: precinct results map

And they told us segregation was over.

Hopefully Bottoms will reach out in a significant way to the areas where her vote count was low.

It's time to bridge those gaps.

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Hopefully Bottoms will reach out in a significant way to the areas where her vote count was low.

It's time to bridge those gaps.

One can hope. She would be a model for politicians everywhere.

Then they all could work on Hunger and World peace right after that.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Beretta

One can hope. She would be a model for politicians everywhere.

Then they all could work on Hunger and World peace right after that.

Well, I meant that as a serious suggestion. It would not be difficult to take steps to start bridging the gap.

And working on hunger and World peace are worthy goals indeed!

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Well, I meant that as a serious suggestion. It would not be difficult to take steps to start bridging the gap.

And working on hunger and World peace are worthy goals indeed!

I posted something similar myself above. I agree with you.

[DunwoodyPanhandle]

Originally Posted by Forhall

Emory Annex would likely be district 5. Archibong almost lost her race already and after 4 more years of East side growth and gentrification + adding in Emory I don't see how she wins against a strong opponent unless they annex SE DeKalb and stick it in District 5 as well.

I don't think annexation of SE DeKalb is going to be as easy as annexing parts of South Fulton (also majority blank) was. The area of SE DeKalb immediately adjacent to Atlanta is poverty-stricken with high crime, so what would be the rationale coming out of city hall? They can't say it is to preserve the current mafia.

One interesting aspect is if the city of Greenhaven passes, Atlanta would be landlocked to the south on all sides.

[Beretta]

Keisha gets sworn in tomorrow!