Remarks by Eshé Collins
15 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Just want to take a quick moment to congratulate you all. And it's just been an exciting time every year to get the notice that you all, our Atlanta team, made number one. And so just really wanted to congratulate you all on that, but also know that there is a village that's supporting you all every step of the way. So please do not hesitate to let us know what you need. And I am going to put out a call to the community, because this is a great organization where our students are able to travel. and take advantage of a program, but it comes at a cost. And so I want to put out a personal…”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yeah, so as we know, as we enter the month of September, that recognizes a lot of things. Also, September is Suicide Awareness Month. And September 8th of every year, also known as 988 Reasons, is recognizing a day dedicated to awareness of suicide and crisis lifeline. Many of us have either come into contact with someone that has inclinations of self-harm or have contemplated suicide. And for me, on a personal piece, being a lifesaver to two friends over a lifetime this day and also this month is a heart touching one. So I just wanted to put some numbers out here to talk about the magnitude…”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“With that, is it okay if we take a photo? Because I do want to see today that we are acknowledging as a city of 988 text line, but 988 reasons to know that a reason is a reason enough. 989. 989. Let's do it. Thank you.”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Councilmember Isha Collins. Yes, just one question in terms of removing item number 26-0-14-8522 on page 12 from consent when the councilmember isn't a sponsor and it has already gone through all the steps.”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Just have a couple of questions. Sitting on the zoning committee, I know we had, I know we were, Council Member Wong, we were talking about just some of the processes. And so I know that there was, we got communication that the voting had changed. It was like maybe one that was actually counted as a yes was a no. So for the 72, it puts the, it's still a majority, but not a super majority. That's what you're saying?”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, so you said, so it's a majority but still not a supermajority, which is the baseline for these decisions to be...”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“And if it, and say for, if it was, if this designation was to be in place, those homes that are currently in opposition would be grandfathered in?”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Right, but you're saying going forward. Okay, so you're saying going forward. So if their property is where it is now, going forward, if they wanted to do any changes or whatnot, they would need to align with the new designation?”
Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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Atlanta City Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Thank you so much, Madam chair. Um, excuse me, Madam president, but also just want to, um, in regards to the support legislation, having been intricately involved in the recent conversations about what we are with, um, you know, not only data centers, data exchanges finding, um, in the legislations that was passed in 2024. some provisions and pieces of it. It conflicts and needs some work, but that's what we're here for. What I will say for the record, and I want my colleagues to sit on the committee as you all take this back as it referred, looking at the composition of the task force,…”
Atlanta City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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Atlanta City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Hey, Boone, I think I signed on to that one as well. Councilmember Ishe Collins and Byron Amos. Thank you.”
Atlanta City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“You know, I have a paper like that, too. Yes, ma'am.”
Atlanta City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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Atlanta City Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Elms ID number 40913, a resolution by council members Mary Norwood and Ishe Collis authorizing the mayor or his designee to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state of Georgia Department of Transportation on behalf of the Department of Watershed Management for design, build, construction services relating to Georgia Department of Transportation project PI number 0017135. slash 0019965 I-285 top end express lanes phases one and two, including the removal, relocation, protection, or adjustment of certain city water and sanitary, excuse me, sanitary sewer utility facilities within…”
Atlanta City Council · Aug 17, 2026