Building a Safer, Stronger, More Connected Sandy Springs
This year marks 20 years since Sandy Springs won the right to govern itself. As we celebrate this milestone, our city once again stands at a crossroads. We can either settle for outdated leadership or embrace a future that builds on our strengths and tackles our challenges head-on. Andy’s priorities are about delivering results you can see in your daily life: safer streets, smarter growth, more green space, better value for tax dollars, and a city government that listens and leads with integrity.
Public Safety: Innovation, Accountability, and Trust
Make Sandy Springs safer and more transparent through innovation and collaboration.
- Expand use of technology such as advanced analytics, AI tools, and mobile reporting to improve prevention and response times.
- Strengthen community-driven problem-solving teams and expand crisis intervention and cultural competency training.
- Push for reforms at the Fulton County courthouse to reduce delays and stop “catch-and-release” practices.
- Require real-time crime data updates, annual safety reports, and regular public town halls.
Taxes and Financial Stewardship: Smarter Spending, Better Value
Deliver quality services while keeping taxes among the lowest in the region.
- Protect the city’s AAA bond rating and balanced budgets.
- Improve customer service at City Hall so residents get real value for their tax dollars.
- Rebalance investments to include underserved neighborhoods, especially the north end.
- Ensure fiscal accountability and end wasteful spending on projects that don’t serve residents.
Roadways and Connectivity: Smarter Planning, Better Commutes
Reduce traffic and expand options for walking, biking, and transit.
- Prioritize road and intersection projects that reduce congestion and improve daily commutes.
- Expand safe walking and biking networks that connect neighborhoods, schools, and parks.
- Invest in infrastructure that improves both mobility and safety.
Housing: Affordability and Options for Every Generation
Protect our community while ensuring residents and workers can live here.
- Expand affordable options for first responders, teachers, and healthcare workers.
- Increase ownership opportunities for families at every stage of life.
- Create downsizing choices so longtime residents can stay in Sandy Springs.
- Support redevelopment that strengthens schools and protects neighborhoods.
Parks and Environment: Green Space Within Reach
Guarantee access to parks, trails, and shaded spaces for all residents.
- Adopt the standard that every family should live within a 10-minute walk of a park or trail.
- Preserve and expand Sandy Springs’ tree canopy through stronger protections and enforcement.
- Upgrade parks and recreation centers to serve kids, seniors, and families.
- Invest in meaningful trails and greenways, not vanity plazas.
Revitalization: Stronger Neighborhoods and Local Business Growth
Bring life back to aging corridors while supporting small businesses.
- Launch redevelopment projects in the north end and beyond with quality retail, dining, and housing.
- Support and promote small businesses already serving the community.
- Bring more festivals, food trucks, and markets to neighborhoods across the city, not just City Springs.
- Provide immediate resources and leadership to begin revitalization on day one.
Leadership and Accountability: Listening and Leading with Integrity
A city government that listens, includes, and delivers results.
- Enact term limits for the mayor’s office to prevent entrenched leadership.
- Lead with humility, urgency, and responsibility—no excuses, no finger-pointing.
- Foster an inclusive decision-making process that invites community voices.
- Prepare the next generation of leaders so Sandy Springs thrives for decades to come.
