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Edward Curtis Terry

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Edward Curtis Terry
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Biography
Edward Curtis Terry, a Democrat, currently serves as the Super District 6 Commissioner of DeKalb County, a position he was elected to in 2020. Before his current role, Terry was the Mayor of Clarkston, Georgia, from 2014 to 2020, where he implemented progressive policies such as raising the minimum wage for city employees and decriminalizing marijuana. He is known for his commitment to improving the quality of life for residents and fostering a more inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable DeKalb County.
Top Priorities
  • Environmental sustainability and the DeKalb Green New Deal
  • Affordable housing
  • Criminal justice reform
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