A Sandy Springs That Families Can Afford
Sandy Springs families deserve relief. My plan lowers the millage rate so families pay less in property taxes — without cutting vital services like police and fire. At the same time, we’ll invest $5–10 million each year to make child care free for every family. Together, these changes mean parents can work, children can learn, and our whole city can thrive.
When I talk to neighbors in Sandy Springs, I hear the same worries over and over again: “It’s hard to keep up.” Rent is high. Groceries cost more. And the basics—child care, property taxes, and gas—take a bigger bite out of every paycheck.
That’s why I’m running on a plan to make Sandy Springs more affordable for working families.
Lowering the Millage Rate
The millage rate is the percentage that sets how much you pay in city property taxes. Right now, it’s too high for many families. By lowering it, we can put money back into the pockets of homeowners and renters (because lower taxes for landlords often mean less pressure to raise rent).
And here’s the good news: we can do this without cutting the services we depend on most. Lowering the millage rate doesn’t mean fewer police officers, fewer firefighters, or weaker city services. Sandy Springs has a strong tax base and a growing economy—we can give families a break and still keep our city safe, clean, and well-run.
Free Child Care in Sandy Springs
One of the biggest bills families face is child care. In Georgia, it often costs more than a year of college tuition. That’s not right.
I believe child care should be free for every family in Sandy Springs. Here’s how we get there:
Start with $5–10 million a year from the city budget for a “Sandy Springs Early Childhood Fund.”
Use that investment to pull in federal grants, state support, and foundation dollars.
Partner with employers and developers to match the city’s commitment.
Phase it in: first support low- and middle-income families, then expand to cover everyone.
Imagine what this means: parents who don’t have to choose between paying rent and paying for care, teachers who earn fair wages, and children who start school ready to succeed.
Why This Matters for Working Families
Think about a mom who works at the hospital. Right now, child care costs her $1,200 a month—almost another rent payment. Free child care would let her save for a home right here in Sandy Springs.
Think about a dad who drives MARTA buses. Lower property taxes mean he can keep his house, while free child care means his kids are safe and learning while he works.
Affordable taxes and free child care don’t just help one family—they help our whole city. Parents can work. Kids can learn. Businesses can hire and grow. And through it all, our police, fire, and emergency services stay strong, protecting every neighborhood.
Plain and Simple:
Lower the millage rate = lower taxes for families
Free child care = no more impossible choices for parents
Keep strong services = safe and thriving neighborhoods
Working families win, and so does Sandy Springs.
Our Future Together
This campaign isn’t about politics. It’s about people. If we build a Sandy Springs where families can afford to live, work, and raise their children, we’re building a city where everyone thrives.
That’s the vision. That’s the work. And that’s why I’m running for mayor.