Although Atlanta City Councilmember Andre Dickens won’t officially be sworn in as mayor until 2022, advocates are optimistic about his term, saying that he could turn Atlanta’s housing challenges into opportunities.
Dickens isn’t a rabble-rouser, according to Georgia State University professor Dan Immergluck. He’s a conciliator.
“He’s somebody who listens, I think, to everyone,” Immergluck said. “And that includes ranging from the Housing Justice League to developers.”
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