Ted Terry

Ted Terry was born in Tallahassee, Florida. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 2005. Terry's career experience includes working as an executive director with a nonprofit organization. He has been affiliated with the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club, and with the NAACP.[1]

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DeKalb County Commission

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U.S. Senate

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ted Terry served as the Mayor of the most ethnically diverse square mile in America: Clarkston, Georgia from January 2014 - March 2020. Ted is the youngest Mayor in Clarkston's 135-year history. With more than 17 years of experience in public service, Ted is leading Clarkston's vision to become a more welcoming and compassionate community. As mayor of Clarkston, Ted successfully oversaw the implementation of a bold, progressive agenda including a $15 minimum wage for city employees, the decriminalization of simple marijuana possession, an expansion of after school programs, and a commitment for Clarkston to utilize 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Ted has also represented Clarkston at a United Nations meeting on refugee resettlement and at the German Marshall Fund's Young Policy Network Conference on Migration.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Environmental JusticePolice and Criminal Justice ReformVoting Rights

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Green New Deal

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Iron Jawed Angels

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Practically Radical

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Trust and Transparency

What legacy would you like to leave?

Climate Justice

What is your favorite book? Why?

On the Road by Jack Kerouac

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Strider

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

First We Take Manhattan