Keisha Chapman

Taxes / Budget Launch a comprehensive Open Data Dashboard where residents can track budgets, expenditures, RFPs, contract awards, project updates, and zoning district capacity. Criminal Justice / Public Safety “Illuminate East Point”—audit and upgrade public lighting within 60 days; “Cyber Neighbors Workshops” offering free digital safety and scam-prevention sessions at libraries, community centers, and senior centers. Economy “East Point Flash Markets” providing free booths and training for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses; “Neighborhood Micro-Fund Mentors” seeding micro-loans up to 5,000 with mentorship and pitch reviews. Education “Generation Connect” pairing youth with older adults for mentorship, tech tutoring, employment guidance, and quarterly events. Infrastructure / Transportation Advocate for city-supported public transit to events; leverage TSPLOST (14.3M) for streets, sidewalks, and traffic mitigation. Taxes / Budget Audit all public-facing systems for usability; create a taskforce to improve online services; proactively update the Comprehensive Plan ahead of 2028; reduce service wait times. Infrastructure / Transportation Audit and upgrade public infrastructure with public dashboards for targets and timelines. Housing “East Point Housing Trust Fund” for emergency rent assistance, first-time buyer subsidies, and small home repairs; “Wellness on Wheels” mobile health units; “Affordable Homes Collaborative” to build or preserve affordable units with public tracking dashboards. Wages / Job Benefits “Hire East Point First” requiring city-funded projects to hire at least 25% local residents; quarterly compliance reporting. Criminal Justice / Public Safety “SeeClickFix Patrol Program” partnering with volunteers and neighborhood watch groups; compile monthly safety data and address hotspots publicly. Economy “Business Review Portal” for residents to rate and review local businesses, informing city ordinances; “Export East Point” supporting local businesses in accessing global markets.