Cara Schroeder announces bid for reelection to Tucker City Council

Cara Schroeder announces her bid for reelection to the Tucker City Council District Post seat Supplied by Schroeder campaign Cara Schroeder Tucker s mayor pro tempore and current city council member has officially informed her campaign for re-election to District Post Schroeder who took office in January is seeking a second term to continue advancing her platform of transparent governance populace safety smart advancement and the preservation and improvement of the city s parks and greens paces according to a release about her candidacy Running under the campaign theme Staying on Track Leading Tucker Forward Schroeder is emphasizing her record of thoughtful leadership and collaborative progress across the city Tucker is a dynamic city built on strong neighborhoods shared values and civic pride Schroeder disclosed With experience society trust and a clear vision I m ready to keep working for the people of District and help our city move confidently into the future Good leadership means listening collaborating and planning with purpose she continued I believe Tucker deserves leaders who not only act but also engage the society every step of the way Schroeder who declared she is a committed advocate for safety and neighborhood well-being will continue to champion robust masses safety measures She reported she strongly supports DeKalb County s up-to-date investments and leadership changes in police and fire and rescue services and she maintains a close working relationship with the Tucker Police precinct Schroeder co-led the city s masses works referendum and has supported vital infrastructure enhancements including sidewalk expansions and traffic-calming projects according to the release She played a key role in updating Tucker s Comprehensive Master Plan and is currently working on the update to its Parks and Recreation Master Plan Schroeder has also helped shape the city s Economic Growth Strategic Plan EDSP a project marked by inclusive participation from residents business owners and civic organizations prioritized improvements to Tucker s parks and recreation offerings and supported trail upgrades new playgrounds boardwalk installations and enhancements to the Tucker Recreation Center supported initiatives to expand accessibility and improve infrastructure such as sidewalks and parking at park sites led efforts to develop and pass Tucker s Nondiscrimination Ordinance a strategy aimed at ensuring inclusivity and fairness for all residents A Kansas native and Tucker resident since Schroeder has a long history of civic engagement the release noted She is a founding member of Friends of Tucker Parks and has served on multiple advisory boards including the Tucker Planning Commission and Public Council In she founded Schroeder Information providing fundraising services to nonprofits including Friends of Disabled Adults and Children FODAC Scottdale Early Learning and the Wylde Center The Georgia General Referendum will be held Tuesday Nov Tucker voters will elect a new mayor as the city s first and only mayor Frank Auman is term-limited Also on the ballot will be three city council representatives Qualifying for these offices will begin at a m on Monday August and will end at p m on Thursday August Former Tucker City Council Member Anne Lerner of late revealed in an special interview with Rough Draft her intention to run for mayor For more information about Schroeder visit her campaign website The post Cara Schroeder announces bid for reelection to Tucker City Council appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta