December 2024 Mag
Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet proudly represents the citizens of District 11 on the Atlanta City Council, serving the Legacy Southwest Atlanta community where she spent her formative teenage years, married and raised her family. A dedicated advocate for her district, Councilmember Overstreet has championed efforts to improve access to essential services, including the introduction of legislation aimed at increasing access to fresh food options in underserved areas of Atlanta, especially Southwest Atlanta.
Her advocacy has led to key investments in grocery stores and affordable housing developments, bringing much-needed amenities to Southwest Atlanta. A true advocate for reliable transportation, Councilmember Overstreet is committed to ensuring that all residents, especially those in need, have access to safe and dependable transit options. She has been instrumental in advancing transportation initiatives that improve mobility, including advocating for infrastructure upgrades that enhance pedestrian safety and expand access to public transit while actively connecting neighborhoods to enhanced green spaces.
In addition to these efforts, Councilmember Overstreet has worked tirelessly to enhance public safety by securing the development of new fire stations and improving emergency services in District 11. She has also supported critical infrastructure projects, including the Cascade Complete Street project, which improves pedestrian safety, roadways, and transit access for all residents. Councilmember Overstreet is particularly passionate about serving the senior citizen community, consistently advocating for investments in senior living facilities and providing resources that enhance their quality of life. A dedicated Atlantan and graduate of Benjamin E. Mays High School, Marci earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Georgia State University. With over 30 years of service and leadership, her mission continues to focus on governance transparency, public safety, technology investment, and fostering an age-friendly, economically vibrant community.
Councilmember Overstreet’s extensive involvement in service includes holding positions such as:
- Member of the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Region Transit Link Authority for the State of Georgia
- Appointee to the Atlanta Commission on Women
- Former Board Trustee of the City of Atlanta Pension Trust Board
- Founder & CEO of Mommy Know Best, LLC
- Past Board Chair/President of the Auxiliary to the Atlanta Medical Association
- Member of the Fulton County Core Services & Governance Task Force
- Board Member of the Walter & Andrew Young Family YMCA
- Member of League of Women Voters (LWV)
- Member of the Council of Negro Women – Greater Atlanta
- Member of the Atlanta City Council – Atlanta Public Schools Joint Committee
- Retiree of Delta Air Lines
- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Member of The Links, Inc.
Councilmember Overstreet’s unwavering commitment to the residents of District 11 continues to ensure the district thrives, preserving its historic significance while introducing modern conveniences, consistently enhancing the quality of life and opportunities for all. Marci lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, Dr. Alphonzo Overstreet, Jr, and their children, Brent, Zo, and Elle.
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