Outgoing Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman says Atlanta is better now than it was four years ago. Shipman, a longtime nonprofit leader, was a political newcomer when elected in November 2021. He campaigned on building a better Atlanta. On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” he joined the program to reflect on his tenure as the leader of the city’s chief policy-making body, discussing everything from having bi-weekly meetings with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, to streamlining basic city services, to changes at MARTA, and boosting recruiting and retaining the city’s emergency response personnel. 

<p>Outgoing Atlanta City Council President<a href="https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/council-members/council-president-doug-shipman#ad-image-184"> Doug Shipman</a> says Atlanta is better now than it was four years ago. Shipman, a longtime nonprofit leader, was a political newcomer when elected in November 2021. He campaigned on building a better Atlanta. On Tuesday&rsquo;s edition of &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; he joined the program to reflect on his tenure as the leader of the city&rsquo;s chief policy-making body, discussing everything from having bi-weekly meetings with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, to streamlining basic city services, to changes at MARTA, and boosting recruiting and retaining the city&rsquo;s emergency response personnel.&nbsp;</p>

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

<p>"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.</p>

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