Sandy Springs Councilman Seeks Re-Election

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Sandy Springs' newest elected official is hoping city voters will allow him to continue representing District 3 on the City Council.

Chris Burnett said he is running for re-election to the seat, which he won last year in a special election following the resignation of Graham McDonald.

“It is a privilege to represent the citizens of District 3, and Karen and I are truly thankful for the support of our friends and neighbors," he said. "Sandy Springs is a wonderful community with a very bright future and I will continue to work diligently to represent the interests of the residents of District 3 and all across our city.”

When he was sworn into office in July 2016, Burnett wanted to address two pressing community issues: traffic congestion and multi-family development. Burnett notes he has supported more stringent building standards for commercial construction and is working with the city’s staff to underwrite new zoning codes to protect single-family neighborhoods in the long-term. He added he was instrumental in approving the 2017 zoning moratorium and has worked with District 3 neighborhoods to protect their interests, particularly those straddling higher-density corridors.

“Residents are concerned about over-development and I have pushed to slow the pace of multi-family construction so the market can absorb the units already being built and we can fully evaluate their impact on our roads and infrastructure," Burnett added. "Since taking office last year, no new apartment zonings have been approved by council, due in part to my focus on these issues and the ordinances that I have supported.”

On the issue of traffic, Burnett said there's much more work to be done on the issue that plagues commuters and residents across metro Atlanta.

“We were well-prepared for the new stadium and Braves traffic has had limited impact on Sandy Springs, but much more work on transportation is needed," he added.

The city is undertaking traffic studies along several corridors, including Hammond Drive, Mt. Vernon Highway and other streets in District 3 neighborhoods that have become popular cut-through routes.

With more than $100 million in transportation sales taxes coming into the city coffers, Burnett said Sandy Springs "must assure that these funds are allocated to road projects that make the greatest positive impact on reducing congestion and improving safety.”

You can learn more about the candidate by visiting his website. You can also call him at 770-841- 1318

Image via Chris Burnett's campaign