Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy, and every Fulton County voter deserves an election system that is secure, professional, and free from political interference.

For nearly 30 years, Aaron has served as the Executive Director or CEO of nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving some of the most vulnerable members of our community — helping organizations that feed families, shelter those in need, educate young people, and support youth programs across Atlanta and Fulton County.

That work has always been about protecting opportunity and strengthening our community. Now, Aaron is committed to protecting something just as fundamental: every resident’s right to vote.

In recent years, election deniers and outside political forces have tried to undermine confidence in Fulton County’s elections and insert partisan actors into the process. Aaron will stand firmly against those efforts.

As Commissioner, he will work to ensure Fulton County elections are properly staffed, professionally administered, and fully prepared for early voting, absentee voting, and Election Day operations. He will defend the integrity of our elections and ensure every voter can have confidence that their voice counts.

Fulton County plays a critical role in protecting the health of our communities, yet access to care has become increasingly uneven.

The closure of Atlanta Medical Center removed a major hospital and trauma center from the heart of the city, leaving many neighborhoods with fewer healthcare options and placing additional strain on Grady Hospital and other providers.

Aaron understands these challenges firsthand. Over the course of his career, he has helped lead and manage youth and adult education programs in communities like Summerhill and other historically underserved neighborhoods. Through that work, he has seen the real barriers families face when access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunity are limited.

Aaron believes Fulton County must take a more proactive role in improving public health. That means strengthening support for Grady, expanding access to primary care and mental health services, and working with community partners to address the large health gaps that exist between neighborhoods just a few miles apart.

Healthier neighborhoods mean stronger families, safer communities, and greater opportunity for everyone.

The crisis at the Fulton County Jail is one of the most serious challenges facing county government.

Years of mismanagement, overcrowding, and neglect have created unsafe and unacceptable conditions. Fulton County is now operating under a federal consent decree that requires major reforms to bring the jail into compliance with constitutional standards.

Aaron believes the focus must be on fixing the system and restoring accountability. The jail must be safe for everyone inside it — including the detention officers and staff who work there every day and the individuals being held in custody.

Through his decades of community work, Aaron has seen firsthand how failures in the system ripple through families and neighborhoods. He has seen what happens when a parent is jailed for a minor offense and an inability to pay a small fine — sometimes as little as a couple hundred dollars. A lost job leads to the loss of housing and stability, and the consequences fall hardest on children and families.

Aaron has spoken with families, criminal defense attorneys, and even police officers who all say the same thing: the system isn’t working the way it should.

It’s time to fix it.

As Commissioner, Aaron will push for reforms that include:

• Safer conditions for both detention officers and detainees

• Reducing overcrowding through smarter case management and diversion programs

• Expanded mental health and treatment services

• Greater transparency so the public understands how the system is functioning

A justice system that works protects public safety while treating people with dignity and fairness.