Category Archives: Leadership
Mayor Kasim Reed: 30 Highlights to Date
1. Recruited 615 new police officers; bringing the force to 1,959 officers, just 41 officers short of the Mayor’s goal of 2000 officers. 2. Re-opened every closed city of Atlanta recreation center as a safe haven for young people, including 7 … Continue reading
Mayor Kasim Reed Welcomes President Barack Obama to Atlanta
Mayor Kasim Reed will greet President Barack Obama as he disembarks Air Force One at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today. President Obama will be in Atlanta campaigning and participating in several fundraisers for his re-election campaign. “I am proud to … Continue reading
Mayor Reed in Washington Working to Bring Jobs to Atlanta
As President Obama works to pass his new jobs bill, Mayor Reed is in Washington this week working to make sure Atlanta gets its share of those jobs. “I think we need to pursue the jobs bill, which is why … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Jobs, Leadership
Tagged economy, jobs, leadership, President Obama
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Kasim Reed rings the closing bell at NASDAQ
In recent weeks, Mayor Kasim Reed’s economic leadership has put Atlanta in the national spotlight. With appearances on Meet the Press and profiles in Roll Call and The Economist, Mayor Reed’s economic leadership has been recognized nationwide. Today, Mayor Reed … Continue reading
Mayor Reed’s Leadership Praised In ‘The Economist’
It’s easy to govern when the economy is strong. When the economy begins to struggle –that’s when real leaders step to the plate. As Washington struggles over the nation’s economy, Atlanta is busy getting its own house in order, and that … Continue reading
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Tagged leadership, media, pension reform, The Economist
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Kasim Reed Profiled In ‘Roll Call’
Mayor Reed continues to attract national attention to Atlanta’s successes, most recently in a glowing profile by Capitol Hill’s Roll Call newspaper. The 42-year-old mayor of Atlanta has been pegged as a rising Democratic star and even wins plaudits from … Continue reading
