We are proud to endorse these fair-minded candidates listed below for the November 5, 2013 General Election. To check your voter registration or to locate your polling place, please click here. Please VOTE for these outstanding candidates for public office.

ENDORSEMENTS For NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Kasim Reed for Mayor

“Mayor Reed has led the City through difficult financial times and still managed pension reform, opening community centers, increasing the number of police officers, and endorsing and signing a city resolution in support of marriage equality. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats offers our endorsement for Mayor Reed for a second term.”

Website- www.kasimreed.com
Facebook- www.facebook.com/pages/Kasim-Reed/39673929668 

Ceasar Mitchell for Atlanta City Council President

“Council President Mitchell has continued a legacy of working with the LGBT community on key issues that he began as a City Councilman, and he continues to show leadership in a variety of key areas such as equality, finance and public safety to name a few. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to offer our endorsement for City Council President Ceasar Mitchell.”

Website- www.ceasarmitchell.com
Facebook-www.facebook.com/pages/Ceasar-C-Mitchell/87223231537

Michael Julian Bond for Atlanta City Council Post 1 At-Large

“Councilman Bond has been a stalwart champion for Atlanta residents on issues ranging from fair housing to public safety to co-sponsoring the Marriage Equality Resolution. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to offer our endorsement for Councilman Michael Julian Bond”

Website- www.michaeljulianbond.com
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Councilman-Michael-Julian-Bond-Fan-Page/134578423219929

Aaron Watson for Atlanta City Council Post 2 At-Large

“In 2009, Stonewall Democrats endorsed Aaron Watson for City Council based upon his strong support for expanded transportation and his knowledge of budgeting and finance, and Councilman Watson has not disappointed in these areas of policy. Watson was also a co-sponsor of the Marriage Equality Resolution passed by the Atlanta City Council. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to offer our endorsement for Councilman Aaron Watson.”

Website- www.aaronforatlanta.com
Facebook-www.facebook.com/AaronWatson.AtlantaCityCouncil

Andre Dickens for Atlanta City Council Post 3 At-Large

“It is rare that organizations such as Georgia Stonewall endorse a challenger, and we do not take this endorsement lightly. Andre is a breath of fresh air to Atlanta City Council politics. With a strong sense of integrity, a full grasp of what it means to be ethical and open in all matters both personal and public, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of everyone in our city, Andre Dickens has duly earned the endorsement of Georgia Stonewall Democrats.”

Website- www.andredickens.com  
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Andre4Atlanta‎

Carla Smith for Atlanta City Council District 1

“In addition to being the first co-sponsor of the Marriage Equality Resolution Carla Smith is a strong advocate for the neighborhoods she represents and an active member in her local community. We can only hope her enthusiasm and willingness to involve herself in her local neighborhood organizations will influence her fellow councilmembers who did not make this list in 2013. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Carla Smith for Atlanta City Council.”

Website- www.carlasmith2013.com    
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CarlaSmith2013

Kwanza Hall for Atlanta City Council District 2

“Councilman Hall has been an ally to the LGBT community for years. We appreciate his support, in particular his co-signing of the Marriage Equality Resolution. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Kwanza Hall for Atlanta City Council.”

Website- www.kwanzahall.com    
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/District2Atlanta‎

Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council District 6

“In 2009, Stonewall Democrats endorsed Alex Wan for City Council indicating he would be a strong advocate for the diverse neighborhoods in District 6. And while we do not always agree with his proposals, there is no denying that Councilman Wan is dedicated to the causes in which he believes. We are proud of the work Alex has accomplished particularly his sponsorship and support for the marriage equality resolution passed by the Council and signed by Mayor Reed, and for this and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council.”

Website- www.alexwanforatlanta.com
Facebook- www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=97539892088

Felicia Moore for Atlanta City Council District 9

“Since being endorsed by Stonewall in her first Council race, Councilwoman Moore continues to be an advocate for progressive change on the Atlanta City Council and was a co-sponsor of the Marriage Equality Resolution. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Felicia Moore for Atlanta City Council”

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Keisha Lance-Bottoms for Atlanta City Council District 11

“Councilwoman Lance-Bottoms has received our endorsement in past election cycles and has not disappointed in her fervent support for equality and fairness. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Keisha Lance-Bottoms for Atlanta City Council.”

Website- http://www.keishalancebottoms.com
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/keisha.bottoms‎

Brenda Muhammad for Atlanta Board of Education District 1

“Ms. Muhammad has provided much needed leadership on the school board during a tumultuous time as well as being a consistent supporter of LGBT inclusion in school system policies. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Brenda Muhammad for Atlanta Board of Education.”

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Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ReElectBrendaMuhammad ‎

Jason Esteves for Atlanta Board of Education District 9 At-Large

“Jason is an engaged, passionate representative of his community, and we are excited about the energy and renewed spirit he could bring to the Atlanta Board of Education. For these and other reasons, Georgia Stonewall Democrats is proud to endorse Jason Esteves for Atlanta Board of Education.”

Website- www.jasonesteves.com
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JasonEsteves ‎