Mayor Kasim Reed once again asserted his desire to remain mayor of Atlanta and not pursue statewide office. In an interview on MSNBC this morning, Reed declared himself uninterested in the 2014 race for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat, but had a couple of suggestions as to who might figure in on the Democratic side. “I’m [...]
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Support of Gay Marriage
December 12, 2012 | Posted by
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said Tuesday he supports gay marriage as a “fundamental right,” taking an emphatic stand on the issue months after President Barack Obama declared that same-sex couples should be allowed to wed. When Obama came out in support of gay marriage in May, Reed said he was still “wrestling” with the issue [...]
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Acquiring a High International Profile
May 13, 2012 | Posted by
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is racking up the frequent flyer miles. The mayor will make his second trip to Paris since taking office for the New Cities Summit, a global gathering on urban development. The summit brings together urban planners, architects, business leaders, academics and politicians to discuss “innovative” approaches to issues of city planning, according [...]
