Share with Us. As more officers voiced concern about a particular supervisor, the city manager asked the Smyrna Police Department to investigate the claims as an outside, independent entity. South Fulton could be a great city if you all could be great council people, one woman told them. Twitter was impressed with the mayors decision. The mayor also said city and police resources have been withheld out of spite. answer right now. If everything is an emergency nothing is a priority. Since, Kamau claimed city leaders falsely accused him of asking for favors and special treatment while living at the complex. When you look at how Black people are faring in America, we are at the bottom of almost every socioeconomic indicator from housing to healthcare, from education to entrepreneurship and economic development, he says. Khalid Kamau, a leading Black Lives Matter activist and democratic socialist, won his city council race in South Fulton, Georgia. The mayor, whose credit card purchases are now under investigation, said the infighting among city leaders has an impact far beyond Camelot. The City of South Fulton's current . But that wasnt the answer she was looking for, so she hounded him on the campaign trail advocating for improvements to Camelot. I really think that a lot of what distinguishes us from Atlanta is that a lot of what you hear about Atlanta being this Black Mecca and this center of Black excellence, a lot of that is actually South Fulton, he says. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. There is no evidence of any corruption within the police department. Some on the council say he should take a good look in the mirror, especially after allegations he may have misused city-issued credit cards. The exception to this rule is the removal. He's l. Residents believe the move is sincere, not a stunt. Chance of rain 30%.. Mostly cloudy skies with a few showers after midnight. Letter to Mayor and City Council Members 2 7 2023, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save Letter to Mayor and City Council Members 2 7 2023 For Later. He sponsored legislation to secure $500,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for affordable housing; co-sponsored and supported legislation to raise the city's minimum wage to $15/hr., decriminalize marijuana for less than an ounce, "ban the box" asking applicants for city jobs about their previous criminal history and eliminate Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous People's Day. He adds that self-hatred is a problem among Black people in the community, and kamau is working to turn that around. 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City leaders have proposed demolishing the complex, but some longtime homeowners oppose the move. All the complaints that she listed would have been under his direct purview. Low 66F. Click Here to Get Smart on Protecting Your Family and Loves Ones, No Matter What Happens. Pronounced kuh-LEED kuh-MAH-oo, the mayor legally changed his name when he was 18, choosing to use all lowercase letters in the West African Yoruban . kamau has been passionate about political education ever since his time working with the Movement for Black Lives. Brother khalid is giving us a fresh look at our Blackness, he says. 17:23. orchestrating an attempt to remove me from my position. Note: All submissions will go through our editorial approval process before being posted. The council with a supermajority vote can terminate the employment of the city manager, the city clerk and the city attorney. Exemption 7 of the FOIA "protects from disclosure records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the production of such law enforcement records or information." In other words, FOIA requests can't interfere with an individual's rights to due process. SOUTH FULTON, Ga. A local mayor is calling on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into the city council. racist or sexually-oriented language. South Fulton mayor plans to sue city. The accusations of being, conniving, manipulative, underhanded, and duplicitous are false and in violation of the. As mayor, he makes a salary of $37,000.). To date, no City Council Member has responded to my, request. There were dozens of people from Maynard Jackson to Joseph Lowery, James orange, John Lewis People planned and strategized and worked to make this a place where African Americans could prosper. Khalid Kamau, who is being sworn in Tuesday, told news outlets . Don't Threaten. With a 92 percent African-American population, South Fulton is officially the blackest city in America, according to the mayorswebsite. The size and scope of the requests greatly determine the final cost. A complaint by a city employee at the directors level that a council member and the police chief tried to intimidate her and influence her actions in the police investigation is itself under investigation. whistle and i'll come to you ending explained I am firing our city attorney, Kamau said. After discussion on whether or not to continue in-person council meetings, the council was hit with a barrage of criticism during the public comments. Read full article. khalid is a mission to make America's Blackest City Black. Khalid Kamau is running for mayor for South Fulton, Georgia, in an area with the highest concentration of Black folks in the entire the United States. FOX 5 Atlanta was there on his moving day. I really do believe that a rising tide lifts all boats and if you can raise the boats at the bottom, the smallest boats, then everyone is going to benefit from that.. A former councilman and a Democratic Socialist, Kamau said moving into the crime-plagued complex is not a publicity stunt. The city of South Fulton City Council released a lengthy statement Monday night to dispute Kamaus allegations, saying: All assertions made by the mayor as a so-called whistleblower already were under investigation. All Rights Reserved. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. To the contrary, I am subjected to daily efforts to sabotage me in my role as City Manager. "He won by a landslide because people came together and . (Jasmine Robinson/WABE). So I decided to move in before I make a final decision, Kamau said. Statement on behalf of South Fulton City Councilwoman Helen Willis: Councilwoman Helen Willis is the consummate professional, respected by her peers, and lauded by her constituency for her immeasurable and unending commitment to the City of South Fulton. Its an initiative he started to increase citizen engagement. It comes together to create an atmosphere that differs from your typical city council meeting. "We have a duty and an obligation to maintain confidentiality over certain sensitive matters. . The mayor wants the GBI to look into an incident where he said an officer in the narcotics unit mishandled confiscated funds and had a relationship with a subordinate. Candidates Mayor William Edwards, Community leader Jewel Johnson, and Councilman Khalid Kamau are running for the City of South Fulton Mayor. Now we have a mayor who says, I am with you, I support you. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]. Earlier that year, kamau helped found the Atlanta chapter of Black Lives Matter. Fulton City Council Members towards me as City Manager. "I don't think it was improper," kamau told Atlanta News First Investigates. I am grateful, that she shared them as Mr. Reginald McClendon will need this information as he manages the. County in what he calls "a very successful upper-middle-class family" the "Huxtables," he said but his parents' success, he came to think, was not the same as his people's . I dont want to tell young people to just put their guns down without replacing them with options that are positive and profitable, explains Mayor khalid. A couple of residents said I love my house, I do not want to lose it. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Are you prioritizing your cable entertainment bill over protecting and investing in your family? The mother of MiQuavious Blanchard will be featured at the Town Hall meeting to discuss how gun violence has affected their family, along with other families who have been affected and millionaire entrepreneurs under 40, some of who have transitioned from street life to legitimate businesses. But this lively mood isnt replicated inside the auditorium where the meeting takes place. In addition, city code requires elected officials when not designated as an official spokesperson but seeking to exercise their First Amendment rights regarding city related policy or position to ensure the public knows that such assertions are their own opinions and are not official policy. New Mayor-elect of South Fulton keeps his promise to move into a troubled apartment complex. So he turned his own website into an informational website for the city, which includes an extensive history of the city. The mayor shared personnel memos and city hall documents on Monday and called on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into several matters. The Youth Town Hall will focus on gun violence, following the increase in cases involving metro Atlanta teens, and will take place on Jan. 26 at the Southwest Art . I moved here so that Camelot could finally get some attention," said the mayor, who was elected in a December 2021 run-off election. This event will be free to the public with limited seating and encourage people to RSVP via text. accounts, the history behind an article. However, this time, it will not go unanswered. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription, Invalid password or account does not exist. South Fultons busiest business corridor, Old National Highway, is in the southern part of the city. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. The political consequences differ from city to city. South Fulton's first LGBTQ city councilmember wants to become its first LGBTQ mayor. Khalid Kamau also made history by defeating incumbent Bill Edwards for Mayor of South Fulton with 59 percent of the vote . And that next day after [he won], he called me and he said, Okay, Miss Perry, I need someplace to stay, she says. South Fulton's newest mayor was sworn into office this week, becoming the second leader to oversee the city since it was incorporated in 2017. Ive seen I see how disenfranchised communities [and] working-class communities get left out of policies and decision making,. Newly-elected South Fulton Mayor khalid kamau joined "Closer Look" to discuss his overall vision for the city and his first 100 days in office. Does this look like a place that's getting special attention because I live here? He cool as hell, Perry says. He claimed the city is violating the Freedom of Information Act and illegally keeping details about investigations private. South Fulton City Councilman Jaceey Sebastian said the mayor doesnt have the power to fire the city attorney. Many have criticized hip-hop for encouraging gun violence, so when Dro came to me and said we gotta talk about what were feeding these kids, mentally, through our music. You have permission to edit this article. As such, the city cannot comment on this situation beyond saying that it will be looked at thoroughly and any appropriate action, if necessary, will be taken. South Fulton Police Chief Keith Meadows told Jones there is an investigation and he is confident it will bear all the facts. His consistent and constant disdain for truth and honesty will continue to cost him his credibility, if not also his freedom soon. Certain City Council Members are repeatedly accusing me of dereliction of duty. Camelot Condominiums was built on Old National Highway back in the 70s, but the future of development is unclear. He certainly has his own way of doing things and handling things in his own manner. | WABE. Please consider becoming a member of WABE today. Now, he does political education through newsletters, his YouTube channel and any other way he can meet people where they are. Winning 63.7 percent of the vote, according to the New York Times, Andre Dickens will replace Keisha Lance Bottoms as Mayor of Atlanta. This is hurting all of South Fulton," said Mayor Kamau. The City of South Fulton was officially incorporated on May 1, 2017. The mayor said he will ask a superior court judge not to allow the council to rehire the city attorney until the legal question is answered whether he has to power to fire that person. However, this time, it will not go unanswered. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. Create a password that only you will remember. New Zeal. A couple of residents said I love my house, I do not want to lose it. So I decided to move in before I make a final decision, Kamau said. The open booth is fun entertainment for everybody to watch you pose and smile for the pictures. Khalid Kamau said it would mean more to happen in what he calls "America's Blackest city.". An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Qualified personnel must read through each record and, where appropriate, redact private information that is exempt from disclosure according to state law. South Fulton City Councilmember Khalid Kamau heads into a runoff agai This time, Mr. Kamau will have to account for his behavior., 5 shot, including 13-year-old, in 2 Atlanta shootings in the same area. Get A Yard Sign. I came into this office thinking our city council needed a full-time psychologist, Kamau said. 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