Meet Jabari Simama - Mailer

Meet Jabari Simama - Mailer

Jabari with wife, Nisha & daughter, Ndelea

“We’re a family that made a commitment to living in Westside neighborhood. We expect City Hall to make a commitment in return to help restore the quality of life for intown neighborhoods. That’s why I want my husband Jabari on City Council. Because I know we can trust him.”

- Nisha Simama

From left to right: Nisha, Ndelea, Naje, and Jabari Simama

“I want you to trust city hall again. I’m going to win your trust by using my experience to get things done for your neighborhood.”

- Jabari Simama A time for trust . A time for experience .

“Jabari was president of one of the State’s 22 technical colleges. He understands the importance of being a citizen-legislator. He is honest, reliable, and willing to work the long hours needed for the position. With proud enthusiasm, I endorse him.” - Roy E. Barnes Former Governor, State of Georgia

Jabari Simama : a candidate with experience , a councilman you will trust

Who is Jabari?

• 43-year resident of Westside, 38-year resident of Washington Park • Raised by single mother in public housing, went on to earn Ph.D. at 27 from Emory University, later becoming one of 22 state college presidents • Married to educator, Nisha, with 2 daughters • Daughters are native Atlantans, born and raised on Westside, one is first time homeowner in Washington Park • Professor at Clark Atlanta University and Georgia Tech • Deputy Chief Operating Ocer over Development for DeKalb County • Twice elected member of Atlanta City Council, District 3

Jabari was raised by a single mother in public housing.

Dr. Simama earned a PhD and became a public servant as District 3 city councilman / leader, college professor and college president.

What has Jabari Done?

• Author of First Source Jobs Policy that created thousands of jobs for Atlanta residents • Created $10 million ($21 million today’s value) Dome Stadium trust fund for aordable housing in Vine City and English Avenue • Spearheaded and approved funding for land purchase for historic Westside Village • Supported and voted for Westside TAD

Jabari with Rev. W.L. Cottrell, Vine City Housing Ministry at aordable home.

• Improved, graduation, retention and job placement rates for thousands of students; Oversaw the largest GED program in the state (4000) • Worked with Corp of Engineers to purchase homes in flood plane and relocate residents in Hollowell Parkway communities • Infrastructure improvements for Holly Road area • Strongly pushed for legislation to protect and preserve historic neighborhoods • Created community technology centers program for 25,000 residents • Authored and passed legislation to crackdown on overgrown and vacant lots violations • Authored and passed sweeping Ethics Legislation Jabari opened computer technology centers to provide technology skills to local residents for educational enrichment and job training.

Jabari and Nisha take a turn to celebrate their March birthdays.

Jabari’s Vision for Future!

„ Community policing with citizen engagement „ Residents own the streets/parks and not drug dealers and gang members „ Aordable housing and vibrant, sustainable mixed-income neighborhoods „ High quality public schools that perform in every zip code

„ Balanced business development in partnership with government and impacted communities „ Inclusive district where indigenous and new residents live in mutual respect and seniors and legacy

residents are not taxed or swindled out of their homes „ A District where every voice is lifted, heard, respected!

“I am supporting my good friend Jabari Simama not only because he is the smartest and most experienced candidate but also because he cares about the people and neighborhoods that have been neglected for too long by City Hall. Jabari is up to the challenge.” - Vincent Fort Former Senator, State of Georgia

“Jabari is a visionary. Many of the issues he addressed as a councilman are still with us today like aordable housing, job training, bridging the technology divide and ethics. We need him back on the Council to finish the job.” - C.T. Martin Longest Standing Member, Atlanta City Council