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Statement from the Office of Mayor Kasim Reed on Today’s AJC’s Politifact Ruling
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today published a Politifact column declaring that Mayor Kasim Reed has “flip-flopped” on the issue of marriage equality. While it is certainly fair to say that Mayor Reed’s position on the specific issue of marriage equality has evolved, it is … Continue reading
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Mayor Kasim Reed Raises Over $1 million for the 29th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
Money raised will support students who attend Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Interdenominational Theology Center at the Atlanta University Center ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed hosted the 29th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday, December 15, 2012, and … Continue reading
Mayor Kasim Reed, the White House Business Council and the White House Office of Public Engagement to Host Urban Entrepreneurship Forum
Summit in Atlanta on Friday, July 29, 2011 to focus on job creation and access to capital for local entrepreneurs ATLANTA — Mayor Kasim Reed, in partnership with the White House Business Council and the White House Office of Public … Continue reading
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City of Atlanta selected as Early Partner for President Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge
CEOs, university presidents and state and local leaders rally to create American jobs through building energy efficiency ATLANTA – Mayor Kasim Reed announced today that Atlanta is one of three cities selected to be an early partner in President Obama’s … Continue reading
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Reed Administration’s FY 2012 Budget Approved 13-1 by the Atlanta City Council
$547 Million Spending Plan Includes Funding for 100 New Officers and Boosts City’s Reserves to More Than $70 Million ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council Thursday voted 13-1 in favor of a $547 million spending plan that includes the legislative … Continue reading
Mayor Kasim Reed and the Atlanta City Council Unanimously Reach Landmark Agreement on Sweeping Pension Reform
Mayor Kasim Reed’s push for major reforms to the City of Atlanta’s pension plan is approved 15-0 by the Atlanta City Council; City’s future pension liability and risk will be reduced ATLANTA – Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Council President … Continue reading
Mayor Kasim Reed and Council President Ceasar Mitchell Applaud the Atlanta City Council for Moving Forward with Unanimous Vote on Pension Plan Reform
Mayor Kasim Reed’s push for major reforms to the City of Atlanta’s pension plan advances in a 14-0 vote by the Atlanta City Council; employee lay-offs and reductions in city services likely to be avoided through $25 million in annual … Continue reading
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Atlanta Business League Names Mayor Kasim Reed “CEO of the Year”
The 33rd Annual CEO Appreciation Luncheon Proceeds Support Youth Entrepreneur Programs and the Business Enrichment Seminar Series for Entrepreneur Development Mayor Kasim Reed received the “CEO of the Year” award at the Atlanta Business League’s (ABL) 33rd Annual CEO Appreciation … Continue reading
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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Speaks at National Press Club
America’s Mayors Say No More Bridges To Nowhere: Oppose Gas Tax Unless More Is Invested in Metro Areas to Rebuild Roads and Bridges and Expand Transit ATLANTA – Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a 176-city survey … Continue reading
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