Joseph J. Adeyemi (Mayor of South Fulton, Georgia, candidate 2025)
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Joseph J. Adeyemi ran for election to the Mayor of South Fulton in Georgia. Adeyemi was on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Adeyemi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Joseph J. Adeyemi provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 26, 2025:
Elections
General runoff election
General runoff election for Mayor of South Fulton
Mark Baker and Carmalitha L. Gumbs are running in the general runoff election for Mayor of South Fulton on December 2, 2025.
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| Mark Baker (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Carmalitha L. Gumbs (Nonpartisan) | ||
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General election
General election for Mayor of South Fulton
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of South Fulton on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
| Khalid Kamau (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Joseph J. Adeyemi (Nonpartisan) | |
| Mark Baker (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Kelvin Davis (Nonpartisan) | |
| William Edwards (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Carmalitha L. Gumbs (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jewel A. Johnson (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Ray Mills (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Ryan Olson (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Joseph J. Adeyemi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adeyemi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- My top priorities are restoring trust in city leadership, improving public safety, attracting quality businesses, and ensuring responsible growth that benefits every resident. South Fulton deserves a government that listens, plans, and delivers. I will focus on stabilizing city finances, upgrading infrastructure, supporting small and minority-owned businesses, and strengthening youth and senior programs. Over the next four years, my administration will operate with integrity, transparency, and measurable results, because our residents deserve nothing less than excellence in service.
- Although the city doesn’t directly manage schools, we can be strong partners in supporting our children. I will collaborate with Fulton County Schools and community organizations to expand after-school, mentorship, and workforce-readiness programs. We will invest in safe parks, youth centers, and digital learning spaces that keep our children engaged and inspired. Closing the achievement gap starts with creating environments where our youth feel seen, supported, and equipped to succeed. South Fulton’s future depends on how we invest in our young people today.
- Many residents spend too much time commuting. My goal is to make moving within and beyond South Fulton easier and more efficient. I’ll advocate for expanded MARTA routes, improved bus shelters, and better connectivity between neighborhoods and job centers. We’ll invest in safer sidewalks, bike lanes, and road maintenance while pushing for regional partnerships to reduce congestion. Equitable access to transportation isn’t just about roads, it’s about connecting people to opportunity.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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