Devin for Atlanta

Last night, I called Nicole Evans Jones () and Eshe Collins () to congratulate them on advancing to the run-off for Atlanta City Council, Post 3. While our campaign has come to an end, I am incredibly grateful for the 23,000 people across this city who cast their votes for bold, progressive change.

I want to THANK all of my supporters from the bottom of my heart. I’m not disappointed for myself—I’m disappointed for all of you who believed in this movement and the opportunity to shift Atlanta in a more progressive direction. But make no mistake: the work doesn’t stop here.

This election—both in my race and in the presidential—has made one thing clear: we must EDUCATE our people.

That’s why I’m launching the Atlanta Freedom School, a space for political education to empower our communities for greater self determination and more understanding of policy, the media, and the facts about the decision politicians make behind the noise and talking points.

Our people perish for lack of knowledge, and 2024 has shown just how much work we need to do to prepare our city for the future we all deserve.

To my supporters, thank you for standing by me. To my fellow progressive champion , congratulations on becoming the first socialist elected to the Georgia State House!

A special thanks to the amazing organizations who endorsed and fought alongside us: , , , , , , , , .wusr, , and countless others. Your support fuels the fight for justice, and our work together will continue.

This isn’t the end—it’s a new chapter. We’ll keep organizing, educating, and building. Together, we’ll keep pushing for an Atlanta that works for everyone. 💪🏿✊🏿

Tomorrow we show Atlanta that we are the biggest, the largest winners in the race for Atlanta City Council Post 3!

Celebrate and watch election results with me and my homies with Abundant Housing Atlanta at Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar in west midtown at 7pm!

You coming?

Raising down-ballot races: Vote Barrington-Ward for Atlanta City Council

By The Editorial Board of The Emory Wheel.

"The Editorial Board summarized each of the candidates’ views below and found that Devin Barrington-Ward — a local leader and activist — is the best choice to be our next city councilor."

"Barrington-Ward is a lifelong resident of Atlanta and a committed advocate.

He has served the Atlanta community as a Movement for Black Lives organizer and was a member of the Taskforce to Reimagine Public Safety and Incarceration under former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms.

Barrington-Ward’s commitment to improving the lives of Atlantans is grounded in personal experience: He experienced homelessness during his youth and intimately understands low-income citizens’ needs for governmental support and the feeling of not having it delivered.

His personal experience and dedication to his community are bolstered by strong policy proposals and a progressive platform. Barrington-Ward supports crucial reforms to zoning codes to create new affordable housing that meets the needs of Atlanta residents."

Raising down-ballot races: Vote Barrington-Ward for Atlanta City Council The Emory Wheel is the only independent, student-run newspaper of Emory University, since 1919.

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🌟 Ancestors watching, I know they’re watching!

Yesterday, I visited the resting place of Mayor Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor. His legacy was about progress, making way for the Black middle class by mandating that minorities receive 30% of city contracts.

This race for Atlanta City Council (Post 3 At-Large), is about reigniting that vision — using city government as a tool for real change for Atlanta’s poor and working-class communities.

Today, our city’s leadership has strayed. Decisions like potentially defunding Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative, allowing developers who got billions of dollars in tax breaks to skip out on building affordable housing, and building Cop City don’t reflect the values or the needs of Atlanta’s people. Mayor Maynard Jackson once called out an Atlanta City Council filled with “scared negroes.”

Decades later, I fear we’re still battling that same fear with back room deals, secret procurement, corruption, and councilmembers afraid to push back on the Mayor of Atlanta when he is wrong!

But I am unafraid. My campaign is rooted in the courage of our ancestors and the strength of Atlanta’s people. Together, we’re pushing forward to reclaim the City of Atlanta as a place of courage, justice, equity, and true progress! ✊🏾

3 DAYS LEFT UNTIL ELECTION DAY!!

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I ask for your prayers, your support and your VOTE on Election Day, Tuesday November 5th.

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🚨 ATL, it’s time to turn up for Election Day voting! This Saturday, join us for our Get Out the Vote Rally with the powerhouse organizations who’ve endorsed our campaign! 💪🏿

Georgia Conservation Voters Democratic Socialists of America LGBTQ+ Victory Fund BeltLine Rail Now Asian American Advocacy Fund
Sierra Club Georgia Chapter SEIU Abundant Housing Atlanta Young Democrats of Emory

💪🏿 Together, we’re fighting for affordable housing, safer streets, sustainable transit, and a city that puts people before profits. Your voice and your vote can make all the difference in this election!

🌟 Rally with us for a better Atlanta. Bring your friends, your energy, and let’s make history together. Early voting is now open, and every vote brings us closer to a more equitable, just city. Let’s get it, ATL! 🔥

🗳️ Where: Atlanta City Hall
🕐 When: 2pm Saturday, Nov 2nd

2 DAYS LEFT TO EARLY VOTE!!

7am ~ 7pm UNTIL FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1st!

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Atlanta needs a City Council that Fights For The People!

To INVEST in HOUSING that we can actually AFFORD!

We need someone to STAND UP to powerful Interests!!

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I ask for your prayers, your support and your VOTE now, until the end of early voting Friday November 1st., or on election day Tuesday November 5th!

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Voting is our collective power – a tool we can use to build stronger, safer, and more supportive communities.

Let your voice be heard by taking your "Souls to the Polls", and voting for a local leader to represent your voice on issues like affordable housing, education, economic development, gun violence, and governmental transparency.

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Join us TODAY (2pm-4pm) at MoreLyfe Juice Co. at The Point at Cascade Heights for a meet and greet hosted by my good friend .trenae! Find out why I am the best candidate in the race for Atlanta City Council and get some juice/smoothie on me!

🚨🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨🚨

"We Enthusiastically Support Devin Barrington-Ward for Post 3 At-Large!" — Matthew Rao, Chair, Beltline Rail Now🚨🚨

BeltLine Rail Now, the grassroots advocacy organization that supports the equitable and urgent delivery of light rail on the BeltLine, endorse Candidate Devin Barrington-Ward for the Post 3 At-Large seat.

Matthew Rao, Chair, Beltline Rail Now, said "There are many issues facing city voters this November, but on BeltLine rail there is clearly one who stands above the rest of the candidates in the Post 3 At-Large race, and that person is Devin Barrington Ward. Devin clearly understands the importance of Beltline rail to the future of an affordable, sustainable Atlanta for all."

Devin makes "clear that his fundamental beliefs and his willingness to work for them are aligned with the goal of light rail on the Beltline."

“We must hold the Mayor responsible for the commitment he made to put light rail on the BeltLine, and accountable for ensuring that our public dollars are used to serve the public good.

The BeltLine light rail isn’t just a transportation issue—it’s an equity issue. We need public transit on the BeltLine to give all Atlantans access to economic opportunities, affordable housing, and a better quality of life.” — Devin Barrington-Ward, August 17th, 2024

https://beltlinerailnow.com/news/2024/10/20/candidatescorecard

I ask for your prayers, your support, and your VOTE during Early Voting (through November 1st) or on election day, Tuesday, November 5th.

Learn more at DevinForAtlanta.us