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"Allen Gives List of Qualities He Thinks Mayor Should Have", January 20, 1969
No full textAtlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. has compiled a list of 12 qualities he believes his successor should have, including a commitment to eliminating racial discrimination, willingness to make difficult decisions, ability to cooperate with other governments, and determination to continue programs to rebuild deteriorating parts of the city, among other qualities. Vernon Jordan, head of the Southern Regional Council's Voter Education Project and a former advisor to President Bill Clinton, expressed his interest in the political scene in his hometown of Atlanta after his name was inadvertently left off a list of mayoral candidates being discussed. 1 page
"Mayoralty May Rest on Annexation Bill", January 18, 1969
No full textAtlanta legislators are drafting a bill to annex Sandy Springs to the city without a referendum, which could greatly enhance the chances of a Republican becoming Atlanta's next mayor; however, Negro community leaders are reluctant to support the move, which would dilute their influence in the upcoming mayoral election, and the proposed ward-based election system for half of Atlanta's aldermen and all of its school board members is opposed by Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. as one of the "most detrimental practices in American politics." 1 page
"Mayor Allen Confirms That He'll Retire", January 7, 1969
No full textAtlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. announced his retirement a year from then at an Atlanta Rotary Club luncheon, sparking speculation about possible candidates to succeed him, with Aid. Milton Farris, Vice Mayor Sam Massell, and Aid. Rodney Cook appearing to be the favorites, although reliable rumors circulating in the Black community that there may be no major Black candidate for mayor this year would strongly enhance Massell's candidacy. Along with article, "Concerted Negro Vote Sign Up Under Way for Mayor�s Race", about an effort is being made in Atlanta to register and educate eligible Black voters in an attempt to gain majority control in the upcoming mayoral election, with some caution being exercised to avoid splitting the Black vote by throwing support behind a white candidate, such as Vice Mayor Sam Massell, who is deemed more acceptable to some Black leaders than a Black candidate who may be seen as a sellout to the community, while also pressing for police reform and addressing allegations of police brutality and misconduct towards the Black community. 1 page
"Six Outstanding Black Businesses To Receive CRC Honors February 20", February 15, 1969
No full textThe Community Relations Commission has selected six successful Atlanta business people, including Ira L. Jackson, Robert West, Mrs. Mary Jordan, Herman J. Russell, and James and Robert Paschal, to receive its first "Business Achievement Award" at the closing banquet of the "Workshop on Black Business Opportunities," highlighting their flourishing enterprises that touch the lives of hundreds of Atlantans daily. 1 pag
"Atlanta's Mayor", March 24, 1969
No full textThe article discusses the possibility of a Negro mayor in Atlanta and the potential candidates, as well as the challenges of being a mayor of a major city, with insights from Cleveland Mayor Oairl Stokes and Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen. 1 page
"War on Poverty, Join the Fight to Improve Our Neighborhood", circa 1967
No full textA flyer to join the fight to improve our neighborhood by getting involved in community programs funded through the War on Poverty. 1 page
"How to Register and Vote in North Carolina", 1944
No full textBooklet outlining the processes of registering and voting in North Carolina, and explaining they types of candidates, as well as dispelling false ideas on voting. 20 pages
"Black Candidates, Southern Campaign Experiences" by Julian Bond, 1968
Get PDFThis booklet contains firsthand accounts of Black candidates who ran for various offices in the South, sharing their experiences, strategies, mistakes, and advice on running successful campaigns, with the aim of inspiring and educating readers about the possibility of achieving electoral success as a minority candidate in their own communities. 59 pages
"Election Law Changes in Cities and Counties in Georgia", May 1976
Get PDFThis manual, compiled under a grant from the Voter Education Project (VEP), provides a list of significant election law changes in Georgia cities and counties since the effective date of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, with information on the status of legislation under Section 5 and limitations of the study, serving as a guide for notable changes in city and county election systems in Georgia, while recommending further consultation with the Federal Review of Voting Changes for questions about the mechanics of Section 5. 12 pages
Targeting the Voters Notes and Outline, circa 1985
No full textOutline and notes on voter targeting, on how to maximize the effectiveness of campaigning with few resources. 9 pages