Mary Norwood Is New Chair Of Buckhead Council Of Neighborhoods

ATLANTA, GA -- Mary Norwood, former long-time Atlanta City Council Member and two-time candidate for Mayor, has accepted the nomination as Chair of the influential Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods. The council's executive committee will recommend her and a slate of other officers for approval by member neighborhoods at the next meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The council has 43 officially designated neighborhoods and sits in 5 NPU districts and 4 City council districts.

"Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods. So it is an honor to be asked to lead this neighborhood-focused council. For more than 20 years I have devoted my professional life to uplifting and protecting our neighborhoods. This is an opportunity to unite our city, create greater communication, and ensure that residents have the information, protection, and advocacy they deserve," said Norwood.

The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods is a coalition representing over 75% of the more than 80,000 residents of Buckhead. In addition to providing a unified voice for these neighborhoods, the council also represents several large condominium associations that fall outside neighborhood lines.

The council focuses on topics such as education, transportation, traffic, community development, and government services.

The officers nominated by the executive committee for 2019 are:

Mary Norwood : Chair
Debra Wathen : Vice-Chair
Jeff Clark : Treasurer
Gordon Certain : Secretary

"This position is not just about Buckhead. I see it as an opportunity to work closely with all the neighborhoods throughout the entire city to elevate the quality of life for all residents, and help make Atlanta the best city in America," said Norwood.

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