Felicia Moore

Felicia A. Moore is an American politician who served as the President of the Atlanta City Council. She was elected to the office in a December 2017 runoff election. She previously held the post of City Council member for District 9, serving for 20 years.[1][2][3][4]

Felicia Moore
President of the Atlanta City Council
In office
January 2, 2018 – January 3, 2022
Preceded byCeasar Mitchell
Succeeded byDoug Shipman
Member of the Atlanta City Council
from the 9th district
In office
January 1998 – January 2, 2018
Preceded byJared Samples
Succeeded byDustin Hillis
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationCentral State University (BA)
Central Michigan University (MS)
WebsiteWebsite

She graduated from Central State University in with a Bachelor of Arts in communication, where she became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. She holds a Master of Science in Administration degree from Central Michigan University with a concentration in Public Administration.[2]

2021 Atlanta mayoral race

On January 28, 2021, Moore announced her candidacy for Mayor of Atlanta in the 2021 Atlanta mayoral election.[5] Her platform focuses on safer neighborhoods, government transparency, fiscal stability, and guaranteed city services.[6]

Moore placed first in the first round of the election, held on November 2, but lost the November 30 runoff to Andre Dickens, winning 37% against Dickens' 63% of the vote. After her loss, she blamed the rappers T.I. and Ike Dirty for turning public opinion against her, after they posted on social media that she had pledged to close all strip clubs in the city if elected.[7] According to TMZ, Moore said that the claims originated from a quote taken out of context, when she expressed her opposition to issuing new permits to certain businesses, such as recording studios, and accused the rappers of spreading misinformation.[8]

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - Atlanta City Council - District 09 Race - Nov 04, 1997". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. "Council President Felicia A. Moore". Atlanta City Council.
  3. "Moore to be next Atlanta City Council president". December 6, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  4. "Council President Felicia A. Moore | Atlanta City Council, GA". citycouncil.atlantaga.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  5. Journal-Constitution, J. D. Capelouto-The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionBen Brasch- The Atlanta. "Atlanta Council President Felicia Moore launches campaign for mayor". ajc. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  6. "Felicia Moore for Mayor". Felicia Moore for Mayor. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  7. Dawson, Shannon (December 2, 2021). "Felicia Moore Blames T.I. And Isaac Hayes III For Sabatoging Her Shot At Becoming Atlanta Mayor Over Strip Club Closure Rumors". MadameNoire. MadameNoire. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  8. "T.I. & ISAAC HAYES III SUNK ME WITH FAKE STRIP CLUB NEWS ... Says ATL Mayoral Candidate". TMZ. December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.


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