Vote Rebecca King for Atlanta City Council District 7
Rebecca King is a long-time Atlanta resident and passionate advocate for strong neighborhoods, public safety, and quality of life in Buckhead. She currently serves as President of the Buckhead Condo Alliance and as a Business Representative for NPU-B, where she recently served as Chair. Rebecca also sat on the Board of Livable Buckhead and the Atlanta Planning Advisory Board as well as other leadership roles with several civic and nonprofit organizations. Rebecca is a member of the North Buckhead Civic Association. A passionate advocate, Rebecca has lobbied the Georgia Legislature for the legalization of medical CBD oil on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia and worked with Congress on key issues affecting fraternities and sororities, including the End All Hazing and REACH Acts.
With a background in education, insurance, and entrepreneurship, Rebecca brings a well-rounded perspective to her advocacy. She is the founder of Cover Your Assets™, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in property documentation and disaster preparedness.
Rebecca lives in Atlanta with her husband and daughter. In her free time, she enjoys golf, horseback riding, running, spending time outdoors, and anything crafty.
Priorities
A plan for Atlanta City Council District 7!
Quality of Life - Putting People First, Building a Stronger Buckhead
Streets that are safe and passable, improve city services through better metrics and customer service. That means additional funding other than increased taxes to fix our roads, holding and department accountability, and making sure code enforcement is fair and consistent and enforcing current city code while maintaining the community’s premium standard of service.
Making Public Safety a Priority
Increasing the number of officers visibly patrolling the streets, fostering approachability and community engagement. These can be accomplished by championing strong incentives to recruit and retain top-tier first responders, supporting our police, fire, and EMS services that are adequately staffed and funded to meet the demands of our expanding population Creating additional incentives to retain 1st responders.
Advocate for better transparent spending practices at City Hall
City Hall must be a better steward of taxpayer dollars through advocating for smarter spending practices, reducing waste, and ensuring every dollar serves the public good and aligns with the city’s founding responsibilities. work to create new funding sources that directly strengthen our city’s infrastructure—without placing the burden on hardworking families.
Invest in our children and schools through partnering with the Atlanta School Board
Improve educational experiences and expand after-school programs that keep kids safe, engaged, and out of trouble. Introduce early career training programs, bridging the gap between education and employment by equipping students with practical skills preparing them for the workforce. Pair with initiatives like the Sister Cities program, fostering immersion experiences for the Atlanta Public Schools.
Support regional transportation alternatives
Work to secure more funding for MARTA, the Beltline, and the pedestrian infrastructure like walking and biking trails, and sidewalks. Make these options appealing, efficient and effective for the community. Explore stronger partnerships between transit providers and Atlanta Public Schools to ensure that students have safe and reliable transportation to their destinations.
Create new jobs & grow the economy
Support practical incentives that cut red tape and make it easier to do business in our city. Atlanta should be a place where entrepreneurs should focus on growing—not getting lost in bureaucracy. When planning and executing large-scale events within Atlanta, the needs and well-being of the city’s citizens are placed at the forefront, rather than being an afterthought. Atlantans should be direct beneficiaries of these events, experiencing tangible advantages that enhance their quality of life. By consistently placing Atlanta citizens at the core of event planning, the city can foster a sense of shared ownership and ensure that these significant gatherings contribute positively to the overall well-being and prosperity of the community.
Rebecca King. Your Voice. Your Advocate. The Experience We Need.
Rebecca King is a longtime Atlanta resident and committed community advocate. She has led at both the neighborhood and city levels, working to strengthen public safety, improve quality of life, and ensure Atlanta remains a thriving place to live, work, and raise a family.