As a lifelong advocate for South Fulton, Sojourner is committed to five pillars that will create opportunity, strengthen safety, and build a thriving community for every resident.
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Public Safety
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Housing
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Healthcare
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Economy
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Infrastructure
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Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform
Safety is the foundation of a thriving community.
#1
Priority for District 5
Prevention
Over punishment — root cause approach
Trust
Building community-police relationships
Ensuring that every family in District 5 feels safe in their neighborhood is Sojourner's top priority. She believes public safety is built through prevention, community trust, and evidence-based strategies that address the root causes of crime — not just its consequences.
Policy Commitments — click to expand
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Invest in violence prevention & youth engagement
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Fund countywide programs that give young people safe spaces, mentors, and alternatives to street activity. Prevention saves lives and saves money.
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Support capital upgrades for the Fulton County Jail
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Modernize conditions to improve safety for both staff and those detained, ensuring humane treatment and reducing long-term costs.
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Expand community-based policing programs
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Build trust between law enforcement and residents through neighborhood liaison programs, community advisory boards, and transparent oversight.
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Advocate for diversion programs for non-violent offenders
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Redirect non-violent first offenders — particularly youth — to treatment, counseling, and community service instead of incarceration.
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Affordable Housing & Senior Support
Home is where community begins.
Crisis
Affordable housing shortage in South Fulton
Seniors
Home repair & stability for aging residents
New
Library, senior center & health center planned
As a Mercy Housing Southeast Board Member, Sojourner understands the housing crisis firsthand. She has dedicated her career to finding solutions that keep families rooted in their communities while providing dignity and stability for seniors and vulnerable populations.
Policy Commitments — click to expand
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Increase funding for senior home repair programs
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Aging-in-place is a right. Sojourner will advocate for county-funded programs that help seniors and low-income homeowners maintain safe, stable homes.
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Champion affordable housing development
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Partner with developers and nonprofits to build and preserve affordable units so families can afford to stay in the neighborhoods they've built.
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Advocate for a new library, senior center & health center
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South Fulton deserves world-class community infrastructure. Sojourner will fight to bring a full-service library, senior center, and community health facility to District 5.
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Support emergency rental assistance programs
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Establish rapid-response assistance programs to prevent eviction and homelessness before they become crises, keeping families housed and stable.
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Healthcare Access & Emergency Services
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege.
Women
Protecting women's healthcare funding
Mental
Behavioral health expansion in South Fulton
Ready
Emergency sirens & disaster preparedness
Access to quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Sojourner will fight to protect the most vulnerable in our community by ensuring equitable access to preventative care, mental health services, and emergency preparedness across all neighborhoods.
Policy Commitments — click to expand
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Replace any federal cuts to Ryan White HIV/AIDS funding
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Ensure county funding backstops any reductions in federal HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment support so vulnerable residents never lose access to care.
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Protect funding for women's healthcare services
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Defend and expand county investments in maternal health, family planning, and preventative screenings for women throughout Fulton County.
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Install emergency weather sirens across Fulton County
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Every community deserves timely emergency warnings. Sojourner will advocate for a comprehensive siren network and improved disaster communication systems.
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Expand behavioral health & disability services
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Grow the availability and accessibility of mental health, substance abuse treatment, and developmental disability services specifically in South Fulton.
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Economic Growth & Workforce Opportunities
Opportunity should reach every neighborhood.
#1
Busiest airport in the world — right next door
Youth
Workforce training focus for young residents
Grants
Small business support & technical assistance
South Fulton's proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson — the world's busiest airport — creates an incredible opportunity for economic development. Sojourner is committed to ensuring this growth translates into quality jobs and sustained prosperity for all residents, with a focus on youth and returning citizens.
Policy Commitments — click to expand
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Leverage proximity to the airport for economic growth
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Attract logistics, hospitality, and aviation-adjacent businesses to South Fulton by coordinating with county economic development and leveraging the airport corridor.
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Expand workforce training for youth & returning citizens
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Fund vocational training, apprenticeship programs, and job placement services that prepare young people and formerly incarcerated individuals for careers — not just jobs.
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Support small business development with grants
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Create accessible grant programs and technical assistance hubs for South Fulton entrepreneurs — especially women-owned and minority-owned small businesses.
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Infrastructure & Community Well-Being
Investing in infrastructure is investing in our future.
Sewer
Critical upgrades needed across the district
Green
Protecting parks & green spaces for future generations
Youth
YMCA & Boys & Girls Club partnerships
Investing in infrastructure is investing in our future. Sojourner will champion smart, sustainable growth that enhances quality of life, protects our environment, and gives every young person access to recreation, arts, and enrichment opportunities right in their neighborhood.
Policy Commitments — click to expand
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Advocate for critical sewer system improvements
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Aging sewer infrastructure threatens public health and limits growth. Sojourner will push for targeted investments that modernize systems and support sustainable development.
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Protect green spaces & invest in the arts
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Defend parkland from overdevelopment and fund public art programs that reflect the rich culture and history of South Fulton's diverse communities.
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Expand recreation with YMCA & Boys & Girls Clubs
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Secure county funding and land donations to expand youth recreation programs in partnership with established community organizations across District 5.
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Fund youth programming & senior services partnerships
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Support community-based organizations that deliver after-school programs, summer camps, and senior enrichment services — building connection across all generations.
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"It's time for leadership that listens and takes action. Together, we can expand opportunities, strengthen our neighborhoods, and move South Fulton forward."
— Sojourner Marable Grimmett
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