Jonathan Brimer
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“Have some fun by restoring Peachtree St’s pedestrian-centric design in downtown and by delivering what we voted for with extra sales taxes for MARTA by getting Beltline rail done,”
Jonathan Brimer · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Brimer commented on Mayor Dickens' Instagram post, pressing him on transit and pedestrian-safety commitments.
“My concern is not just with one project. It is with the overall lack of a clear, coordinated vision for improving public transportation and connectivity throughout Atlanta,”
Jonathan Brimer · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Brimer expanded on his broader concerns about coordination among the city, MARTA and the Beltline on transit projects.
“My comment wasn’t directed at them. It was directed at the mayor and at specific transportation and planning decisions his administration has made,”
Jonathan Brimer · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Brimer clarified that his criticism targeted the mayor's transportation policies, not the women in the Instagram post.
“I think this exchange confirmed for me that I’m no longer particularly supportive of Mayor Dickens’ leadership.”
Jonathan Brimer · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Brimer said the exchange diminished his support for Mayor Dickens.
“I wasn’t expecting him to agree with me, but I also wasn’t expecting the mayor to tell a constituent to ‘shut up’ for raising a policy concern,”
Jonathan Brimer · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Brimer reacted in a statement to Fox News Digital about the mayor's response.