2025 District 7 City Council Candidate Forum

Wed Oct 01 2025 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am UTC-04:00

MODEx Studio | Atlanta

Livable Buckhead
Publisher/HostLivable Buckhead
2025 District 7 City Council Candidate Forum
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Meet the candidates, hear their ideas, and help shape the future of District 7.
About this Event

Join us for an engaging and informative morning as Atlanta City Council District 7 candidates share their vision for Buckhead’s future. This structured forum will give residents the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities, perspectives, and approaches to governing.

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Mode X, 3005 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 (inside Cortland at Buckhead Village)

Moderator: Denise Starling, Executive Director of Livable Buckhead

Confirmed Candidates:
Jamie Christy – Attorney and Vice President of Buckhead Young Republicans

Allen Daly – Cybersecurity professional and third generation Buckhead resident

Gerald “Thad” Flowers – Atlanta native, former Council Chief of Staff, and public affairs specialist
Rebecca King – Buckhead civic leader, past NPU B chair, and entrepreneur

William “Thomas” Worthy – Public policy executive and MARTA Board appointee

Format:
The forum will feature candidate introductions, rounds of moderated questions, and closing statements. Topics will include:

  • Top priorities for District 7 in the first year of service
  • Balancing district needs with broader citywide goals
  • Housing affordability and rising costs
  • Traffic congestion, transportation, and mobility solutions
  • Public safety strategies paired with community investment
  • Infrastructure funding and neighborhood improvements
  • Engagement with residents, neighborhoods, and business owners
  • Short-answer “lightning round” questions on MARTA expansion, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, zoning reforms, green building, and youth programs

About the Venue:
Mode X is Buckhead’s newest immersive studio, blending art, technology, and storytelling. With massive curved video screens and a cinematic design, it offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for civic conversation.

Seating:
Capacity in the Mode X main auditorium is limited to 100 guests. Seats must be reserved in advance.

Parking and Access:
Parking is limited and can be difficult to locate. Clear directions and walking routes from nearby garages and village lots will be provided to all registered attendees in advance.

This forum is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of District 7.

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MODEx Studio, 3005 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, United States

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