KEY ISSUES
RIGHT SIZED GROWTH
Development has exploded in the past few years in Chamblee and is showing no signs of slowing down. The city has reached an inflection point on growth. Now is the time to think about what this growth will look like in the future. I've spoken with many of you, and this rapid growth has been a point of concern for most.
I will push for projects that have environmental sustainability in mind and that minimally impact traffic on our roadways. These projects must-have amenities that we can enjoy, such as green space, trails, and sidewalks further connecting the city. Additionally, I will push for development equity across the city and not just the areas currently seeing the most growth.
Lastly, I will move to increase housing availability and affordability within Chamblee.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
I'm truly passionate about this issue, as it is one that impacts so many people all over the world. I'm committed to sustainability as a key tenet of Chamblee’s growth. We face a climate crisis that will require direction and guidance across the country and the state. My vision for Chamblee sees us becoming a leader in sustainability in Georgia.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Quality of life is the last key tenet of my campaign. I will focus on mix-use, walkable neighborhoods that emphasizes social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Additionally, I will ensure that we have the best parks in the state. See my Blog post on Parks and Rec to see what I have already done to improve our parks and what we can do in the future together.
ABOUT JIMMY
Jimmy was elected in November of 2021. He has been in office since January 2022 and will serve a 4-year term which expires in 2026.
Jimmy and his wife, Destinie, have been proud residents of Chamblee since 2014. Jimmy served as Vice-President of the Dresden East Civic Association (DECA) from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he was Secretary for Keep Chamblee Beautiful from 2018 to 2019. He served on the Recreation Advisory Committee for the City of Chamblee, from 2017 until he was elected.
Jimmy graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Communications. He also received his MBA from Johnson & Wales University with a concentration in Finance. Additionally, he is a graduate of Chamblee 101, “a ten-week program designed to educate residents and business owners on how our city’s government works, who’s responsible for what, and what steps you can take to make a difference.”
Jimmy has worked in the Food & Beverage industry for 20 years in various leadership roles, both domestic and international. He currently works in tech as Senior Product Manager in the IoT space.