Incumbent
Andre Dickens
IncumbentAndre Dickens
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Overview
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age51 years old (Jun 17, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationGeorgia Institute of Technology — B.S., Chemical Engineering
Notable personal detailsAndre Peter Dickens is an American politician serving as the 61st mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, first taking office on 2022-01-03 and winning reelection in 2025. He previously served as an at-large member of the Atlanta City Council (2013–2021) and has worked in nonprofit and civic leadership, including as chief development officer for TechBridge. Dickens earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an M.P.A. in Economic Development from Georgia State University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using city tax and financing tools to fund expanded neighborhood investment, affordable housing, public safety, and youth programs while proposing larger operating budgets; has pursued extensions of Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) and budget proposals that increase spending for these priorities.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare at the city level through partnerships and programs, has intervened to protect hospital services in Atlanta and is exploring ways the city can support access to reproductive healthcare. Emphasis is on preserving local access to medical services and coordinating city efforts for health-related social services rather than advocating federal-level single-payer policies.
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Immigration & Border
Andre Dickens supports Atlanta’s ‘welcoming city’ approach and has engaged with immigrant communities through the Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. The city under his administration maintains policies that limit routine local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement while stopping short of formally declaring a sanctuary city because Georgia law restricts such designations.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and says government should not deny the choice to have an abortion. He supported a city council resolution to make enforcement of anti‑abortion laws a low priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive local climate action including developing a Climate Resilience Action Plan, advancing a municipal goal of 100% clean/renewable energy by 2035, expanding the city’s Office of Sustainability and Resiliency, and participating in regional/national climate leadership efforts.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes reducing gun violence through a mix of investments in the Atlanta Police Department and public-safety training alongside expanded violence-prevention and non-policing interventions. The candidate has supported building the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center and increased police resources while also highlighting programs aimed at youth engagement and violence reduction. There is no clear public record of the candidate endorsing specific state or federal firearms regulations (e.g., universal background checks, assault weapons bans, or red flag laws).
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