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George Dusenbury
Candidate for City Commissioner District 1, Post B (City of Decatur)
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Biography
George Dusenbury is a public servant and conservation advocate with extensive experience in park development and urban planning. He currently serves as the Vice President Southern Region, and the Georgia, Florida, and Chesapeake State Director at Trust for Public Land. Previously, Dusenbury was the commissioner of Atlanta's Department of Parks & Recreation and executive director of Park Pride, and he is currently a City Commissioner in Decatur, Georgia.
Top Priorities
- Increasing access to parks and green spaces, aiming for a park within a 10-minute walk for residents.
- Protecting and expanding land along the Chattahoochee River.
- Promoting holistic urban planning, including revising development codes to integrate development with infrastructure and community needs.