Jayden L. Williams is not your average 21-year-old. A senior at Clark Atlanta University, Williams has already built a résumé that many politicians twice his age would envy. Now, as he announces his candidacy for mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, Williams is poised to make history and bring his vision of economic development, affordable housing, and community investment into sharp focus.
Williams’s passion for leadership was cultivated through his extensive experience in student government and civic roles. At Clark Atlanta University, he’s served as both Freshman Class President and Student Government Association Treasurer, roles that he says honed his ability to advocate for and represent large communities.
“When I tell you, and you know at any HBCU, running an election is just as hard as running this election for public office,” Williams reflected about his time in student leadership. “It’s all about persuading your community, persuading your peers to let them know that you’re willing to do the work.”…