Ford seeks election to Sandy Springs Council District 5 seat

Mary Ford entered the race for the Sandy Springs City Council District Five seat held by Tibby DeJulio Provided by Mary Ford Mary Ford released her intention to run for the Sandy Springs City Council District seat Ford declared she knows the district has built trusted relationships and can hit the ground running on day one Her platform goals include protecting and strengthening the pillars of the neighborhood general safety strong neighborhoods and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars Her other goals include planning for smart rise that supports residents advancing economic enhancement to attract new jobs supporting local businesses and ensuring that the city s infrastructure keeps pace with thoughtful advancement Ford has lived in Sandy Springs with her husband Jay for more than years As the High Point Civic Association president she worked to bring neighbors together with city leaders She has advocated for safer streets and protecting the integrity of the city s neighborhoods Ford graduated from the Sandy Springs Citizens Leadership Academy and its Citizens Police Academy She is a Leadership Perimeter alum and mentor Outgoing council member Tibby DeJulio has endorsed her campaign according to Ford s announcement DeJulio has represented the district since the city s founding Ford will face challenger Collin Hubbard in the referendum on Nov To learn more about Ford s campaign visit her website The official qualification period will be Mon Aug through Thursday Aug from a m to p m and Friday Aug from a m to noon at Sandy Springs City Hall For information about the city s municipal ballot visit Rough Draft Atlanta s Sandy Springs Referendum Guide The post Ford seeks electoral contest to Sandy Springs Council District seat appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta