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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

As Democrats, we are lucky to have such a strong field running for President. But I believe @PeteButtigieg is uniquely qualified for this moment. I am honored to endorse him today and look forward to working to help make him our nominee. #WinTheEra My full statement below.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

With ⁦ @LilianaforATL ⁩’s win, the ⁦ @atlcouncil ⁩ will become the first & only legislative body in the country to have two Iranian-American members. Not California, LA, NY, Houston, DC, or SF. Atlanta. Nowruz at City Hall is going to be can’t miss, y’all!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Before I represented the densest corner of GA, I spent 4 years crisscrossing the state, working with rural communities on a brighter future. @PeteButtigieg ’s plan to empower rural America is vital to national success. Glad to see emphasis on teachers, broadband, and ag.

Pete Buttigieg

@PeteButtigieg

5 years

This is a make-or-break moment in our history, and we need to meet it with the urgency it requires. Rural America can lead the way. Today, I'm proud to announce a plan to empower rural America and unlock its full potential.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Thank you @AndrewYang for spending time in GA and joining us in the Old Fourth Ward to talk about guaranteed income, pandemic stimulus relief, & economic security! Frigid 🥶 temps aside, it was delight. Great conversation. 👏

Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸

@AndrewYang

4 years

Great speaking with @AmirForATL on their basic income project in the Old 4th Ward - where Martin Luther King grew up. 👍

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

A number of you have encouraged me to run for Mayor. While it means a lot, I’m still running for re-election to represent the heart of our city. There’s more to do in District 2. Including taking care of this new constituent!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

On Monday, I re-introduced legislation to make the City responsible for repairing & maintaining sidewalks. Currently, an adjacent property owner is responsible. While rarely enforced on residents, it's time for the City to take full care of this public space, esp. in n'hoods.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Went to Greenville, SC today to knock on doors for @PeteButtigieg Front door conversations give you hope in America. Neighbors of all stripes - lots of undecided Dems (even 2 weeks out!) & a few Rs & libertarians - all wanting something better...& working to corral a lost dog

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Today is my first meeting as Chair of the City Council's Zoning Committee. More than any other tool we have, zoning drives housing affordability, inclusion, and city-making. Some history...

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Hear, hear! Cities are where some much work gets done because there's no other option. Less partisan, more nimble, responsible to people, and focused on solutions. @PeteButtigieg 's political worldview is shaped by this and it's a perspective needed in our Presidency.

Pete Buttigieg

@PeteButtigieg

5 years

Mayors know better than anyone why we need a new approach to politics—one that focuses on the everyday and puts community over partisan ideology. Proud to have the support of my fellow local leaders.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

A point of personal celebration w/ a dose of politics. Last week, we added a daughter to our family. She's perfect. Yet, the imperfect reality is that out of 193 countries in the UN, ONLY the US, New Guinea, Suriname, & some S. Pac. islands don't mandate paid parental leave.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

1 year

I mean, if Houston can do this… Peachtree St? Fairlie-Poplar? Extend Broad? 👀

Brent Toderian

@BrentToderian

1 year

“Houston Council just voted to reshape the city's downtown. In a unanimous vote, Council approved a plan to keep 7 blocks of Main Street downtown closed off to traffic permanently.” Great move, Houston. Awful headline, @Houstonchron . The street is OPEN!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

As we head into Pride Weekend in Atlanta, @PeteButtigieg rolls out a plan for LGBTQ+ inclusion, protections, and freedoms. One of many innovative policy plans he has released that look out for ALL Americans. Proud to support him.

Pete Buttigieg

@PeteButtigieg

5 years

I will use my story, our energy, and the power of the presidency to tear down the walls that have excluded far too many LGBTQ+ people for far too long. Today, I am proud to share my plan for building a new era for LGBTQ+ Americans:

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

This Sunday, as we turn to Spring, millions will ring in the Persian New Year, Nowruz ("new day"). In the past, we've held a celebration at City Hall. That will return next year. This year, @LilianaforATL & I share this video and wish you Nowruz Mobarak!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

This is false. The dollars aren’t missing. The debate is how to spend the dollars set aside for transit expansion along Campbellton Rd. And, to suggest that the tragic death of Jeff Parker is connected to a debate on transit priorities is sick & should be roundly shouted down.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Honored to be sworn in to serve a 2nd term on the @atlcouncil Thank you, District 2. Especially nice to share the day with my father, who interned at City Council when studying at Atlanta Univ. in the early 70s. Today, he took Sen. Warnock's seat to see his favorite: @RepNikema

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

I know Mayor Pete. His integrity, vision, and wisdom are desperately needed today. He represents the America we need for tomorrow and a generation from now. Inclusive. Innovative. Hopeful. Committed to freedom, security, and democracy.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

I appreciate someone who has the perspective of having led a city. Looking at his resume, I know he is ready to calmly, intelligently tackle our biggest challenges: climate change, rebuilding the middle class, & global conflict. Mayor Pete is uniquely qualified for this moment.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

In 2019, the State Dept. sent a bookish intern from Ukraine to my office to study our participatory budgeting work. This week, I checked in on him. He wrote back that he joined the army yesterday & wrote, "Fuck Putin, we will win." I shared the below photos & replied in kind. 🇺🇦

City of Atlanta, GA

@CityofAtlanta

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Atlanta stands with Ukraine. #PeaceWeekATL #Unity

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Yes. @PeteButtigieg ’s clarity of purpose in how he sees politics isn’t misplaced idealism, it’s the fundamental basis of democratic governance. When our leaders stop living it, democracy fails.

Maria Shriver

@mariashriver

5 years

. @PeteButtigieg says good politics is about the day to day lives of Americans, not the day to day fights of politicians #DemDebate #DemDebate3

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Next Wednesday, live from the Old Fourth Ward, join @AndrewYang , @ATLShirley , and me for a conversation about economic security, guaranteed income, voting, and more! RSVP here:

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Kanako says it’s time to wrap up this @atlcouncil meeting.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Yesterday, we made housing more affordable in ATL by passing a “Renter’s Choice” bill. This allows renters the option of paying a security deposit in three installments or using security deposit insurance ($5-15/month). Proud to have introduced this with full council support.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Today, City Council's Zoning Cmte chose exclusion over inclusion. Rather than "hold" legislation to eliminate parking min. & allow attached ADUs, they moved, over my objection to "file" - killing the current bill. There was no discussion on the merits or our housing shortage.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

A commitment to every American that hard work will be valued and barriers to opportunity removed. An understanding of the leading role we play in the world and the responsibility that comes with that. A track record of service to country and the corner store.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

It's not everyday you get sued by the Governor much less receive validation that you are doing the right thing. 😷 This is what it looks like when political theater & fragile leadership trumps looking out for Georgians. Pretty hard to get this issue wrong but here we are.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

After a 30-min wait this afternoon, I cast my vote today for @staceyabrams @SarahRiggsAmico and many other good people ready to work for all people. Get out and vote GA! #PostThePeach

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

A couple months ago, I introduced legislation requiring a 3-second head start for pedestrians at our most dangerous intersections. Today, I got to help reprogram the signals at 10th & Juniper to do just that. I won’t lie, it was pretty fun. @ATLPublicWorks @GADeptofTrans

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

This is the wrong move right now. Atlantans: please continue to trust the science err on the side of caution. Stay home.

Governor Brian P. Kemp

@GovKemp

4 years

Due to favorable data & more testing, gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologists, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians, their respective schools & massage therapists can reopen Friday, April 24 with Minimum Basic Operations. #gapol

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

His leadership of a city that needed to reinvent itself is substantive and meaningful. Cities are where problems are increasingly solved in modern America. As we look for a leader who is willing to tackle the big issues and work shoulder-to-shoulder with all Americans...

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Yesterday, Council unanimously passed my resolution calling on the City to develop a plan to prioritize and fund $800M+ in sidewalk repair & expansion needs. We'll need the same for streets. We don't do the basics well. It's past time to change that.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

Great District 2 ride along with ⁦ @Atlanta_Police ⁩ Chief Schierbaum today. He asked what public safety concerns the district had. I rattled off a list, from serious to small, and said, “It be great if we could get cars out of the bike lanes.” So, we did.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Yesterday, w/ @ATLPlanning 's support & work, I introduced 3 papers that would, in part: 1. Allow MR-MU density (2-4+ units) by right w/in 1/2 mile of MARTA stations & rezone same areas to MR-MU 2. Remove residential parking requirements 3. Allow attached ADUs (excl. R1-R3 areas)

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

Today, I introduced a resolution calling on the City and Georgia Dept. of Transportation to install a 3-second head start for pedestrians (aka "Leading Pedestrian Interval") at 30 of our City's most dangerous intersections for pedestrians. @PEDSAtlanta #VisionZero

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Thrilled to see @PeteButtigieg receive this nomination for a lot of reasons but in no small part because his campaign's detailed transportation plan proposed, among other important tasks, doubling fed. funding for sidewalks, crosswalks & bike lanes.

Yamiche Alcindor

@Yamiche

4 years

CONFIRMED: Joe Biden has selected Pete Buttigieg to serve as secretary of transportation.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

In 1995, when I was 17, my mom woke up early and dropped me off as close as we could get to the start of the Peachtree Road Race. She then hustled to the end and met me when I finished. That was my first #AJCPRR Today, I ran with 60,000 others but I really just ran with my mom.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

I finish a month of parental leave today. It’s been a lot but a delight being daytime caretaker for our daughter. I’m lucky. But it shouldn’t be luck. Of 193 countries in the UN, only the U.S., New Guinea, Suriname, & some S. Pac. islands don't mandate paid parental leave.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

A tireless hero’s rest. May we now never rest in his honor. Thank you, John Lewis.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Rode my bike to a friend's house tonight. Through the O4W, along B'line, through Piedmont Pk. And, it was BEAUTIFUL. Every shade, every age, every activity. The city alive in full song & dance. Also, power of great public space = 💯

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Thank you @POTUS for repealing the Muslim travel ban. Hoping millions of Americans can again share family time like I did w/ my late Uncle Mohammed who would visit from Iran, binge watch American Westerns, & once got lost on a FL beach to be found hrs later hanging w/ coll. kids

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

We have to do better. We have to intentionally invest in sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes, and public spaces that welcome, delight, and provide respite for humans.

NotTcommish

@NotTcommish

5 years

I took a walk with a wheel chair commuter....very stressful journey @GMRenewATL @ATLPublicWorks @RenewATL2015

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

Full house of fired up voters for @staceyabrams , Georgia’s next Governor. The leadership we need, unabashedly fighting for all Georgians. Let’s go!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

This is pretty remarkable. San Francisco’s busiest street going car-free for 2 miles. The sky is not going to fall. It is possible to do big things that make a city better for people. Imagine Peachtree St...

London Breed

@LondonBreed

5 years

Starting today, San Francisco's main civic boulevard puts people first. Market Street is officially car-free!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Four years ago, the residents of District 2 sent me to City Hall to represent them on City Council. It has been an honor to serve the heart of our city. Today, I launch my reelection campaign to continue our work together. Learn more at:

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Helping my dad go through boxes of old files today and discovered that he interned at City Council in 1974 while pursuing his PhD at @ClarkAtlanta . Not sure why never told me this! This one may go on the wall at City Hall.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Unnecessary. What it looks like when the people’s house is scared of the people.

Riley Bunch

@ribunchreports

4 years

Good morning from the Capitol where it looks like the first parts of the new fence are already being put up. #gapol

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

I never get tired of celebrating a new sidewalk. It’s a relatively small improvement but it makes a big difference in people’s lives. Thank you to @ATLDOT for completing work in Poncey-Highland this month. Funds for this came from District 2 Renew Bond allocation.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

“Post the Peach” is now “Post-up the Peach” thanks to @ATLHawks & @StateFarmArena If you live in Fulton County, this is THE pace to early vote: friendly, fast, efficient, and clean.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

Grateful to Council for passing this resolution today calling on the state legislature to allow cities to use “audio cameras” to issue citations for vehicle noise (e.g. loud exhaust) that violates state law. NYC and Knoxville are currently piloting similar technology.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

2 yrs ago, we launched a task force to look at economic insecurity in the Old Fourth Ward. Today, I'm deeply proud to announce the largest guaranteed income program in the South: In Her Hands. Run by @theGROfund - led by @hopewollensack - & our partner @GiveDirectly

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Honored to be on the ballot (this time, all alone) to represent six amazing neighborhoods, and a whole lot more, in the heart of our city.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

My heart goes out to the Parker family and the MARTA family. A heartbreaking and sudden loss. Jeff brought excellence to MARTA and was a great partner with the City and Council.

SaportaReport

@SaportaReport

3 years

Breaking: MARTA CEO Jeff Parker is dead @mariasaporta

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Today, my office, along with @EconomicSecProj and @GaBudget , launches the Old Fourth Ward Economic Security Task Force to look at guaranteed income, EITC tax relief, and the future of work for low income residents.

Heart of the City: Episode 3 – Economic Security

This is "Heart of the City: Episode 3 – Economic Security" by Electric Peach on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Solid turnout on West Peachtree today in support of safer streets for all types of mobility. Onus is on the City to redesign our streets with urgency. Plenty of short term improvements that can be implemented while we await bigger infrastructure investments.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Today, we celebrated a new HAWK signal crosswalk on Moreland Ave in Little Five Points. Long overdue for pedestrian safety. Kudos to the L5P CID for working hard to make this happen w/ the help of @ATLDOT + @GADeptofTrans

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

1 year ago, we launched Downtown Decides! ATL's 1st participatory budgeting effort. We asked people how to spend $1M Downtown. 110+ ideas submitted, 3,479 votes, & 17 winning projects. Today, we celebrated the 1st project completion: two ADA complaint intersections!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

1 year

Last week, I wrote to GDOT about wanting enhanced, hardened bike lane separation on Ponce and Moreland (two state routes in D2), like they recently installed on Memorial Dr. And, last week, GDOT wrote back with encouraging overtures, esp. for Ponce. 🙏

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Great to be with my Congresswoman ⁦ @RepNikema ⁩ as we celebrated ⁦ @TreesAtlanta ⁩ planting a flowering forest in memory of our national hero, John Lewis. ⁦ @FreedomParkAtl ⁩ ⁦ @DougShip ⁩ ⁦ @NikemaWilliams ⁩ ⁦⁦ @arborday ⁩

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 months

HUGE news for Atlanta and Downtown: $157,645,161 in federal funds coming to match some local money to complete "The Stitch" Phase 1. Full team effort between @atlcouncil @andreforatlanta @SenatorWarnock @SenOssoff @RepNikema @USDOT and, especially, @downtownatlanta !

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

Also, at yesterday's City Council meeting, I introduced legislation making the City responsible for sidewalk repair/maintenance, not property owners. It will likely be a long road to fruition, in part to find funding, but I'm determined to see this happen. @PEDSAtlanta

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Just a reminder to join us (virtually) on Wednesday afternoon!

Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Next Wednesday, live from the Old Fourth Ward, join @AndrewYang , @ATLShirley , and me for a conversation about economic security, guaranteed income, voting, and more! RSVP here:

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Street racing is a national issue and has found a home here. Data shows Midtown, Downtown, & Buckhead hardest hit. City Council shares your frustration & for months has worked with the City on it. Yet, results haven't been good enough. Pictured: a letter I sent to the City today

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Biked 🚴🏽‍♂️ out to Stone Mountain this morning. Hoping we can follow Decatur’s lead by fashioning some quick strike bike/scooter lanes, like on the left below. We have plenty of streets with plenty of room. ⁦ @RenewATL2015 ⁩ ⁦ @ATLPlanning ⁩

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

50+ yrs ago, Atlanta’s greatest son, MLK, Jr., called for a guaranteed income (GI) to eradicate poverty. Last yr, we studied GI for those in greatest need in O4W. Today, we issue this report calling for a GI program for Black women/mothers in O4W:

Our Work — Old 4th Ward Economic Security Task Force

www.econsecurityatl.org

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

My statement on increased tensions with Iran.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

Last year, I asked residents how to spend $50k in Candler Park. They made suggestions, voted, & now their projects have come to life. This morning, we cut a toilet paper ribbon to celebrate reopening the pool bathrooms after 20+(!) years. Celebrated other improvements, too.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

My mother passed away on Friday. Our hearts are broken and full at once. The @ajc with a nice piece on her:

Beth Farokhi, prominent Georgia educator and Democrat, dies at 70

Beth Farokhi, a prominent educator with deep roots in Georgia and a former Georgia state school superintendent candidate who was active in the Democratic Party, died at her home in Kennesaw on Friday...

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Thank you to ⁦ @CommishATLDOT ⁩ for riding many of D2’s streets w/ me today. We looked at bike lanes, sidewalks, street use, crosswalks, pedestrian right of way at construction sites, & more.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

Was proud to propose an amendment increasing City funding for arts and culture orgs by $1M. Huge thanks to Mayor @KeishaBottoms and her administration, and a unanimous @ATLCouncil , for making this happen. @ArtsATLcom

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

Proud that my colleagues on the City Council unanimously voted our support of efforts at the Georgia Capitol to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. To our friends across the street, make it happen! It’s long overdue but it’s still the right time to do the right thing.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

I am a child of @MorrisBrownHBCU college and v happy to see this news. So is my father who has dedicated his entire 40 yr career to MBC. He's spent the last 18 doing everything he could to keep the doors open. The only ATL HBCU founded by former slaves has new life.

The Atlanta Voice

@theatlantavoice

4 years

Morris Brown College’s application for accreditation approved #atlantavoice #atlantanews

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Amir Farokhi

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3 years

Last week, I helped w/ desperate emergency visa applications from CARE Afghan colleagues. Some had my father’s first name. It was emotional, rewarding work. I imagine Kareem Nikoui felt that much more so. A proud Iranian American on the front lines of hope. RIP, Marine.

Negar Mortazavi نگار مرتضوی

@NegarMortazavi

3 years

Kareem Nikoui, 20-year-old Iranian-American from California, was among 13 U.S. Marines killed in the Kabul airport attack.

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Amir Farokhi

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4 years

The results are in! 3,479 of you voted in ATL's first participatory budgeting process, selecting 17 transportation projects for Downtown. Details on the winning projects here: Thank you all for participating. Now, let's push for PB city-wide!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Excited to join Iranian-American rockstars @AnnaForFlorida @SimaforTX @AlanKhazei tonight as we lift up and celebrate the nomination of our next President @JoeBiden and VP @KamalaHarris - leadership for every single American.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

Proud to join my colleagues in unanimously approving legislation removing cash bond requirements for non-violent misdemeanor charges in City courts. @ATLCouncil

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Yesterday, w/ @downtownatlanta , we 🚴‍♂️ & 🎉 the completion of four more DowntownDecides! PB projects: - better protection of P'tree Center bike lane - a painted yellow traffic island - a bike lane on Jackson St - 20 new trashcans in Sweet Auburn Give people a choice & behold!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Threatening to attack cultural sites and innocent civilians is sickening and beneath the character of our country. It is unhinged and positions us for a dangerous race to the bottom. We can protect our national interests with Iran without reckless eye-for-an-eye threats.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

5 years

....targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture, and those targets, and Iran itself, WILL BE HIT VERY FAST AND VERY HARD. The USA wants no more threats!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Would love to see some State-level leadership on this issue here in Georgia.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

Last night, the @CobbDemocrats honored my late mother with their Lifetime Achievement Award. It was bittersweet for my father and I to accept the award in her absence. She would have been so proud of this honor and even more so of all the women candidates in the room.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

This is my neighbor's house. Mr. & Mrs. Walton have been waiting for sidewalk repair since the 1990s. This month - using D2 Renew Bond funds - we are able to to fix a bunch of sidewalks on under-invested streets. The need is more than the available funds but...progress.

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Amir Farokhi

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For 42 years (!) my dad has taught at @1881MorrisBrown I spent my childhood running around campus. The college has been part of all my life…& put me through college. Thrilled that accreditation has returned to this special place. A long time & a lot of effort to get here.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

I’m grateful for this brilliant, selfless District 2 team. They do an incredible volume of work at the highest level for D2 residents. From our little office to you, Happy Holidays!

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Amir Farokhi

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4 years

Scenes from today. To all those marching & speaking up, you are making our city and country better. As Bernice King implored, “Don’t stop.” Justice and equity are within reach. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter

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Amir Farokhi

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3 years

Exciting movement on this property across from City Hall. Buried in the lede: no new parking which is central to the affordability of these units. Plenty of accessible parking nearby + MARTA.

Sean Keenan

@ThatSeanKeenan

3 years

The developers tapped to build out 1.3 acres across from Atlanta City Hall have promised 186 affordable housing units there, Mayor @KeishaBottoms announced today. That's more than the RFP called for! For @AtlCivicCircle :

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

From Cape Town to Karachi, Beijing to Buenos Aires, the world is as perplexed as we are why our Governor is suing the Mayor and Council over recommending that people wear masks in public. Do the smart, courteous thing and wear a mask in public, please. 😷

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

At today’s Council meeting, I introduced legislation along with 10 Council colleagues to ban the use of single-use plastics at City-owned facilities - including the airport. I look forward to working with stakeholders to take this important step toward a more sustainable city.

Atlanta City Council

@atlcouncil

5 years

NEWS: Council member @AmirForATL introduced legislation Monday that would ban certain single-use plastics that are harmful to the environment in City of Atlanta owned buildings. Read the release:

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

Earlier this week, in advance of #TransitEquityDay , I hopped on the @MARTAservice 899 bus from the O4W to GSU Station. #TakeTransitATL Hope you'll use our transit system soon, too. To find out more about what's happening in transit: @atlantabike

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

2 years

2 trees planted. 7,998 to go. Kicked off ⁦ @TreesAtlanta ⁩ effort to add 8,000 trees Downtown with ⁦ @jasonsdozier ⁩ and ⁦ @downtownatlanta ⁩ on a chilly Georgia Arbor Day!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

Thank you to my @atlcouncil colleagues for unanimously passing a resolution urging @ATLDOT to repurpose streets/ lanes for pedestrian/bicycle use as traffic has ⬇️ & walking/biking has ⬆️. This is a unique moment to rethink how we prioritize street space, even if temporarily.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

11 years ago, as an @atlantabike Board member, I remember helping set up for the city's 1st Streets Alive! It's been a huge success. Yesterday, w/ CMs Westmoreland, Dickens, Bond, Ide, and Archibong, we introduced legislation to make Streets Alive! every Sunday on P'tree St.

Propel ATL

@letspropelatl

3 years

📢We need YOUR help to launch the next era of #AtlantaStreetsAlive ! @atlcouncil is considering legislation for a car-free #PeachtreeStreet every Sun! #TakeAction : contact your councilmember to support #StreetsForPeople 👟♿🚲🛴🛼🛹 @ATLStreetsAlive #ATL 🚀

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

6 years

This little guy came to today’s City Council meeting. He’s in 3rd grade but doing 5th grade math and he wants to be an NFL cornerback. But the coolest thing about him is that his name is Amir. Dream big, namesake!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Two weeks ago, City Council passed the FY20 budget. To help de-mystify things, here’s my 2-minute breakdown. Shout out to the D2 interns for their A+ infographics!

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Y’all. It’s safe to celebrate now. The Bravos did it!!! World champs! What a run. 🍾🍾🍾

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

Small stuff makes a big difference in how we experience a city. I’m excited to introduce this sign, designed by downtown’s ⁦ @KEYLAYDesign ⁩ and funded by my office, that will replace the poorly designed one you see above it. Parking lots in the city must have it by April 1

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

10 years ago, I was on a panel with Spike Lee. Beforehand, during this photo, he told me that Atlanta was the worst sports town. I said, "No, Miami is" and "The @ATLHawks win a title before the Knicks." He scoffed. Not quite there but tonight was some long awaited satisfaction.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

As we talk about changes to the zoning code, we must acknowledge that more people want to live in Atlanta than there is housing. That requires new approaches. If we close the door behind us, and don't let new residents in, we lose. A piece I wrote for @SaportaReport :

SaportaReport

@SaportaReport

3 years

Let’s be honest about single-family housing

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Zoning for more density, even minimal density, is often an emotional issue for existing homeowners. This has proven true in n'hoods & councils across the country...for decades. But it is the only way to, at the needed scale, allow a big city to grow equitably & sustainably.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

5 years

@kimmurphy100 @chrismeagher @PeteButtigieg Honored to endorse Mayor Pete! He is uniquely qualified for this moment.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

Just do it.

Brent Toderian

@BrentToderian

4 years

The most important thing about this amazing Paris transformation is how fast it happened — how fast people on bikes “appeared” — once streets were transformed. You can’t write this off as “Paris was always this way,” because it wasn’t. It took leadership.

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

3 years

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Amir Farokhi

@AmirForATL

4 years

It’s been tough to see our parks & Beltline teeming with people again this weekend. We are not staying far enough apart from one another. This is a time when govt must step in, even further than we have, to change behaviors in order to protect the greater good.

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