Dontaye Carter announced his candidacy for mayor of Sandy Springs on Jan. 19 at the King Center in Atlanta.
In his announcement, Carter shared his vision for a city that prioritizes working families, first responders, and teachers while addressing everyday people’s real challenges.
“Dr. King’s legacy of justice and equality is a guiding force in my life,” Carter said in a news release. “My great-great-grandfather, born into slavery in Selma, couldn’t have imagined his descendants would march with Dr. King and Rep. John Lewis across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Their courage made it possible for me to stand here today, ready to fight for a better future—for my daughter, for your families, and for everyone in Sandy Springs.”…