Jodi Merriday

About this race

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

2 candidates ran for Fulton County Commission, District 3 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Jodi Merriday

Ombudsman of Neighborhoods, City of Atlanta. Founder and executive director of The Southwest Atlanta Foundation and a former Atlanta Public Schools ombudsman, with academic and administrative roles at Georgia State University, Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University. She holds a B.A. from Hampton University, an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Temple University, and ran for Atlanta City Council in 2021.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Secure and fair elections
• Strengthening public safety to reduce crime
• Lower property taxes for homeowners
• Building hospitals and expanding mental health and senior services
• Fiscal accountability and transparency

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

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More about Jodi Merriday

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Also running

• Paul Burton · Republican

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Next elections here

• Georgia general and special election runoff · December 1, 2026: the races aren't published yet
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Quick answers

What party is Jodi Merriday?

Jodi Merriday is running as a Democrat.

What does the Fulton County Commission, District 3 seat do?

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Who is Jodi Merriday running against?

Paul Burton, for Fulton County Commission, District 3.

Should I vote for Jodi Merriday?

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