Lisa Borders Atlanta City Council President

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Lisa at the podium during her announcement of candidacy "I campaigned on a very simple, three-point philosophy for Atlanta's future: Clean Water, Clean Neighborhoods and Clean Government. Well, I'd love to tell you mission accomplished but I think we all know it's going to take more than a few months to deliver that. However, I am proud to report that some important steps have already been taken to deliver on those goals. We've found an interim solution to the city's solid waste problem, closing landfills and using transfer stations to move the trash out of Atlanta. We have also tackled two major bond offerings for Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and Atlantic Station, ensuring that our city continues to grow on both sides of I-20."

"Tonight, I'm focused not only on 2005 but also beyond. Helping this city deliver on its promise is not a short-term job. As we kick off the re-election campaign, please know that the commitments I made to you seven short months ago when I initially decided to seek this office - clean water, clean neighborhoods, and clean government - are still fresh in my mind. "

"We've reached an important time in Atlanta's evolution: We have capable leaders with workable plans. We have an energized and growing population eager to see the city flourish. And we have an engaged business community that truly understands the importance of creating a world-class city. Let's keep the momentum going. "

-- Lisa Borders
Re-Elect Campaign Kick-Off Event
December 8, 2004

Lisa Borders serves as President of the Atlanta City Council, having been elected in a citywide special election on August 10, 2004. She was re-elected by an overwhelming margin in 2005’s normal citywide election cycle. Her duties include presiding over Council meetings, appointing committee chairs and participants for Council and maintaining relationships with the Executive branch of government. Her community initiatives include increasing the availability of affordable housing, uncovering transportation solutions to address our region’s traffic challenges and promoting neighborhood safety and preservation.

Lisa is also CEO of LMB LLC, a consulting company advising clients on community reinvestment, external affairs, marketing and communications. Previously, Lisa served as a Senior Vice President of Marketing and External Affairs with Cousins Properties Incorporated, an Atlanta-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Prior to joining Cousins, Lisa worked in the health care arena for over 15 years. She served as the Chief Administrator for Atlanta Women’s Specialists and also served as VP-Operations for Healthcap Atlanta (a Physician Practice Management Company acquired by FPA Medical Management).

Lisa has worked in her community primarily focusing on family issues in the areas of education, healthcare and housing. She serves as a trustee at the Westminster Schools, a board member at Clark Atlanta University, and as a director of Saint Joseph’s Healthcare System. She is a member of Leadership Georgia and recruits and interviews students for her alma mater, Duke University, where she also serves on the Board of Visitors. She has recently resigned from the boards of Research Atlanta, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Teach For America, Great Schools Atlanta and The Salvation Army in an effort to devote time to the City.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Duke University (Durham, NC) and a Masters of Science in Health Administration from the University of Colorado (Denver, CO). She has one son, Garry, an honors graduate of Georgia State University.

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