Jenne Shepherd

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Jenne Shepherd

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 2, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

University of Phoenix, 2013

Personal

Birthplace

Bay Shore, N.Y.

Profession

Business owner

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Jenne Shepherd ran for election to the Atlanta City Council to represent District 12 in Georgia. She lost in the general election on November 2, 2021.

Shepherd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jenne Shepherd was born in Bayshore, New York. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2013. Shepherd's professional experience includes being a business owner. She has been affiliated with the New Power Education Board and the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement.

Elections

2021

See also: City elections in Atlanta, Georgia (2021)

General runoff election

General runoff election for Atlanta City Council District 12

Antonio Lewis defeated incumbent Joyce Sheperd in the general runoff election for Atlanta City Council District 12 on November 30, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Antonio Lewis (Nonpartisan)	59.8	2,684
		Joyce Sheperd (Nonpartisan)	40.2	1,807

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,491
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General election

General election for Atlanta City Council District 12

Incumbent Joyce Sheperd and Antonio Lewis advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jenne Shepherd in the general election for Atlanta City Council District 12 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Sheperd (Nonpartisan)	41.7	2,154
✔		Antonio Lewis (Nonpartisan)	40.5	2,092
		Jenne Shepherd (Nonpartisan)	17.6	910
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	10

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,166
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2020

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 57

Stacey Evans won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 57 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacey Evans (D)	100.0	29,595

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,595
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 57

Stacey Evans defeated Alex Wan, Kyle Lamont, and Jenne Shepherd in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 57 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacey Evans	56.8	7,891
		Alex Wan	32.4	4,500
	Submit photo	Kyle Lamont	7.4	1,029
		Jenne Shepherd	3.4	477

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,897
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Orianna Sanders (D)

Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jenne Shepherd completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shepherd's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Mom, business owner and community advocate. I have served in my community on the Adair Park Today Inc. Board, Metropolitan Coalition, founder of Murphy's Crossing Coalition and founder of Myrties Talks (A support group for woman of color).

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?

• No one left behind! District 12 will no longer be seen and not heard.
• Council Members should have good communications, show up for their constituents and be accessible.
• People not POLITICS! We have the ability to change the trajectory with your vote on November 2nd.

Community Question Featured local question

How important is it to involve residents in the government’s decision-making process? What plans do you have regarding resident involvement in this process?

It is highly important for me to involve residents. I would be hired by the citizens of District 12, which to me means I work for them. I need and want them to be involved with the things that are happening in District 12 and in Atlanta as a whole. I plant to have better communications. I plan on mailing newsletters to our Seniors because everyone does not use email. I also plan to have more social media presence. I plan to have District 12 community update meetings quarterly.

Community Question Featured local question

How would you address crime and public safety? Do you have a different stance than current city council policy?

I would address crime first by making sure that PAD( Policing Alternative and Diversion Initiative) has the funding they need to be efficient and expand their services. I would also work with the public safety department to insure a more community first approach to policing.

Community Question Featured local question

What are your thoughts on the decriminalization of marijuana in Atlanta?

Marijuana is used for so many medical needs from pain to anxiety. We must follow the other cities in our Country and decriminalize marijuana.

Community Question Featured local question

What do you think about the transit options currently available in Atlanta? Would you make any changes?

I believe we can do better with our transit system. Adding more rapid transit and holding true to the word of our government to have Light Rail on the Beltline. Transit broadens our options, equability and connects us to more opportunities, so it is important for us to do it with an intentional thought.

Community Question Featured local question

What plans do you have regarding infrastructure?

In Southwest Atlanta we struggle with a lot of sewage and water issues. We have seen in certain parts of the city, they have what is called Pervious Pavement, which would help absorb water. I plan to get more sidewalks (focusing on Pervious Pavement), Focus on sidewalks especially on the south side of our district and give the south side of our district parks. We have many infrastructure issues, so I also plan to allow the constituents of District 12 to vote on what infrastructure improvements we can do with our annual District 12 budget by creating a Participatory budget.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about community development. I want to see our community become economically stable and I believe we can be when we have transparency on what happens with our districts annual funds. I am also passionate about safety. I was mugged and assaulted at one of our parks in December of 2017. I instantly thought about "What if this was one of our seniors?" The young man and I, fought in the park and I walked away pretty banged up. Safety has to be our priority. We must make sure that cameras are working and we have to change policing to be more community first oriented.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

City Council possesses the ability to be in direct contact with the citizens of Atlanta. This important because you don't have to guess what is on the citizens mind, they can connect with city council almost instantly. It also possesses the ability to create legislation focusing on our immediate surroundings, therefore instantly impacting our community.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I have so many empowered, smart, magical, consistent, entrepreneurs, community builders family and friends that I feel inspire me and push me. I look up to all of them for direction and assistance. I believe most people are looking for a well known name, but these local people are my heroes and have guided me through some very monumental moments in my life. These are my tangible hero's, who I can call on day or night.

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

Transparency and Ownership. Have the ability to be transparent with your constituents and take Ownership for what you can have the ability to change.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave the legacy that a City Council Rep. actually left no neighborhood behind. I want it said that Jenne' Shepherd affected every neighborhood in our district in a positive and effective way.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember 9/11, I was 24 years old. I remember my son being three years old and because they showed the planes going into the buildings for weeks and so consistently, I remember my son (which was 3 years old at the time) not wanting to take a plane ride because of his recollection of that event. It took some heavy convincing to get him on the plane that year.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was with Burger King and I also worked at my High School doing filing and answering phones. I worked for Burger King for 2 years and I worked for my school for 3 years. (I worked both of those jobs at the same time)

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

Gonna Be Alright by Mali Music

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

I don't think people understand how much of an impact City Council has on created and influencing local laws/legislation.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No I don't. I believe we should have more "regular people" community advocated and leaders running for office. They will help better define the needs of the people.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

The best skills to me are a person who knows how to organize, quick to listen and slow to speak, passionate about doing research to solve the problems we are facing. Understand how to support neighborhoods and neighborhood associations and have made connections in other parts of government.

Tell us your favorite joke.

I'm a Female.

Fe= Iron
Male= Man

Therefore I am Iron Man.

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2020

Jenne Shepherd did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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