The good news. /Atlanta City Council – District 11

5 November 2009

Dear Supporters,

There is good news. This election gave me an incredible opportunity to talk with countless people of Atlanta City Council – District 11. I had a chance to hear the sincere, deep concern for our community and the desire to see it thrive as a safe place, where services are plentiful, and our children can achieve a wonderful future. The people of District 11 love our community.

There is good news. Committed residents in southwest Atlanta are working tirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of their neighborhoods. I am inspired by their tenacity.

There is good news. I am humbled by the support I received from family, neighbors, friends, clergy, community leaders, and voters who gave their time, their financial resources, and their vote in support of my candidacy.

There is good news. Nine people sought to be elected to the position of councilmember, which means there are many people who are willing to lead our community. All candidates ran an exceptional campaign. I trust that we will continue to work on behalf of District 11 as the next councilmember, Keisha Lance Bottoms, takes office.

There is good news. Public service has been a way of life for me. My journey continues. There is more work to do. I am still fired up!

There is good news. The blessings of God were abundant during this race, and they continue to be. I am thankful.

There is good news. We have a chance to turn Georgia blue in 2010 so get ready!

Blessings to you always, and especially during the upcoming Holiday and Christmas season.

All good things,

Alvelyn

Unofficial and Incomplete Results – Fulton County, Georgia

Top three results from a field of nine candidates.

Keisha Lance Bottoms  4492   53%

A. Reginald Eaves   1009   12%

Alvelyn Sanders     548    6%

A New Generation of faithful Service

Partnership with the community to deliver the vision of the community.

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Dear District 11,

Atlanta is at a critical crossroads. In order to continue to thrive and address our challenges, we need courageous leadership – a new generation of faithful service. It is my desire to serve District 11, where I was born and spent my childhood, as well as the city of Atlanta in a way that honors our past and protects our promising future. After years affecting change as a private citizen, I am answering the call to serve as an elected official – to partner with the community to deliver the vision of the community. Proverbs 29:18 tells us, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” We need new leadership in southwest Atlanta to be in the trenches with the people – working for their good. I am running for City Council to make sure my community gets the service it deserves.

If elected to the Atlanta City Council on November 3, 2009, I have three goals:

Preserve a tradition of excellence in southwest Atlanta for your tax dollars by being responsive to concerns about city services and how tax revenue is spent.

Plan together as a community to solve District 11 concerns like public safety, the best possible use of green space and parks, youth enrichment activities, and education.

Partner with the best resources to create economic growth – in areas like the Campbellton Road corridor.

A way of life

Visionary public service has been a way of life for me. Through the Fulton County Democratic Party, where I serve as a post-seat holder, I reactivated the South Fulton Democratic Committee, which included southwest Atlanta. As its president, the Committee reconnected the community to the Party through voter registration, candidate forums, and issues research. My public service continues as a recently ordained minister, serving on staff at Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on historic Auburn Avenue, where I am committed to following in the tradition of esteemed faith leaders who impacted change globally. I am a former journalist and a former instructor at Morris Brown College and Spelman College, where I was able to serve by guiding the academic and professional careers of the next generation – sharing my training as a journalist.

A movement for change

In 2008, I served as a campaign staffer for President Barack Obama’s campaign in Georgia. As a Field Organizer assigned to Fulton County, I worked in the campaign office based on the campus of Morris Brown College, later opening the East Point-College Park office, organizing volunteers in those two cities, and finally, managing the daily operations of the state headquarters office in midtown Atlanta, while organizing the Northwest Atlanta, Buckhead, and Midtown communities. Serving on the staff in two distinct sections of Fulton County throughout the course of the campaign, I had the privilege of working with a diverse group of supporters reflecting the spectrum of America. Truly, it was my esteemed honor to be a part of such an incredible movement for change, and to elect President Barack Obama.

Now, I am proud to carry the tremendous spirit of that movement to my community.

Indeed, it would be my honor to serve a district that has given so much to me. To whom much is given, much is required. I want to build on the tradition of residents who have worked over the years to make our community one of excellence. A great southwest Atlanta makes an even better Atlanta.

Thank you for your kind consideration of my candidacy.

Please vote for me on November 3, 2009.

In faithful service,

Alvelyn Sanders