Byron D. Amos for Atlanta City Council – District 3
Promises Made. Promises Kept.
Leadership you know.
Results you’ve seen.
A vision you can trust.
Byron D. Amos for Atlanta City Council – District 3
Promises Made. Promises Kept.
Leadership you know. Results you’ve seen. A vision you can trust.
A voice for District 3
Byron D. Amos is a dedicated public servant, lifelong community advocate, and proud son of Vine City. With over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and champion for public education, Byron brings a rare blend of lived experience, strategic insight, and grassroots leadership to City Hall. He believes the people of District 3—not politicians—should shape the future of their community.
Byron currently serves as the CEO of Capacity Builders Inc., a nonprofit focused on civic engagement and community development. He is also the founder of End All Threat Security, a trusted firm that has protected Grammy winners, Oscar winners, and political leaders for more than two decades.
Prior to joining the Atlanta City Council, Byron represented District 2 on the Atlanta Board of Education. There, he led the charge to reintroduce vocational education and championed Atlanta Public Schools’ first-ever Equity Policy—aimed at closing the achievement gap and ensuring every student has a fair chance to succeed.
He is a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University. He is also a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy, the City of Atlanta Police Citizens Academy, and the Fire Citizens Academy. Byron serves faithfully as a trustee at Beulah Baptist Church and is a devoted husband and father of four.
Promises Kept
Take a look at my work and track record from the last 4 years.
Public Safety
- Councilmember Amos promised a reinvestment in community based policing.
- Councilmember Amos hosted a roundtable conversation between the District 3 community and the local law enforcement agencies that serve it through an initiative entitled “Let’s Talk About It”. The entire discussion was centered around creating an environment for honest, open dialog, and joint accountability between the two groups to identify and address some of the root causes of discord between the two groups.
- One of the major findings is that both groups were interested in having a more community based approach to policing and believed it would help decrease tensions, fear, and overall crime.
- One of the major findings is that both groups were interested in having a more community based approach to policing and believed it would help decrease tensions, fear, and overall crime.
- Created the park rangers program to ensure the safety and combat incidents in Atlanta parks.
- Councilmember Amos hosted a roundtable conversation between the District 3 community and the local law enforcement agencies that serve it through an initiative entitled “Let’s Talk About It”. The entire discussion was centered around creating an environment for honest, open dialog, and joint accountability between the two groups to identify and address some of the root causes of discord between the two groups.
- Councilmember Amos promised better training and training facilities.
- Remained committed to these values when the 2024 City Council vote arose to invest more funds into the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Facility. While the topic did spark wide controversy throughout Atlanta and around the nation, Councilmember Amos’ commitment to his voters did not waiver.
- Committed funds to repair fire station 16 and Fire Station 1 in District 3
- Remained committed to these values when the 2024 City Council vote arose to invest more funds into the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Facility. While the topic did spark wide controversy throughout Atlanta and around the nation, Councilmember Amos’ commitment to his voters did not waiver.
Neighborhood Identification and Preservation
- Councilmember Amos Promised to bring more affordable housing to District 3
- Donated money to organizations who have proved to create affordable housing projects such as Westside Future Fund, Oak ATL, Quest CDC and more.
- Donated money to organizations who have proved to create affordable housing projects such as Westside Future Fund, Oak ATL, Quest CDC and more.
- Councilmember Amos promised to commit to neighborhood friendly zoning
- Supported Ordinance to require data centers to go through a special use permit which will make them have to get preapproval from the NPU in the area on their project.
- Passed Resolution to attempt to stop the sale of Sanitation fees
- Supported Ordinance to require data centers to go through a special use permit which will make them have to get preapproval from the NPU in the area on their project.
District 3 Infrastructure and Workforce Readiness
- Councilmember Amos promised balanced business and economic growth
- Supported neighborhoods in District 3 during negotiations for major upcoming projects like data centers, grocery stores and more
- Pursue avenues to improve and repave the state of current major thoroughfares in the District.
- Supported Council in the light up the night campaign to ensure the District receives adequate improvements in their street lighting
- Supported improvements along Northside Drive
- Championed efforts to clean up leftover debris from demolished buildings on Lowery that existed as an eyesore in the community for over five years.
- Championed efforts to clean up the Ollie St YMCA
- Created the Commercial Blitz Initiative to address commercial nodes that have existed without penalty in District 3.
- Supported votes in Council to disperse affordable housing and high density projects around the entire City of Atlanta and not just on the South and West side.
- Supported neighborhoods in District 3 during negotiations for major upcoming projects like data centers, grocery stores and more
Other Accomplishments
- Championed infrastructure improvements to Rambo Park and Cook Park
- Championed efforts to expand the only recreation in District 3 before the 2025 redistricting
- Supported legislation to cover tax increases for seniors
- Created the Blight Tax legislation to address the issue of blighted properties in residential neighborhoods around District 3 and the entire City of Atlanta
- Created the “We are D3 Strong” campaign to reinforce feelings of community pride around the District
What’s Next?
My work and advocacy did not just begun in District 3, here are some things you can expect to see throughout the next four years.
Neighborhood Preservation/Affordable Housing
- D3 Homeowner Initiative – we will work with existing financial literacy, work force and affordable housing developers to streamline the process for our residents to obtain better living situations
- Legacy home repair program – the creation of a revolving loan program for residents who own their homes for over 15 years and cant qualify for a standard bank loan.
- STR Legislation – legislation to properly regulate, license and hold accountable STR owners. To end the ability to host parties in our residential communities.
- Created Senior Zone legislation – to include in city code all the things that make it easier for or seniors to feel safe and have not to have their moveability compromised.
Public Safety
- Let’s Talk About It – building off the success of our community and Law Enforcement conversation, will implement their suggestions and begin to hold a conversation with out Court and Juvenile System.
- Improve response time for APD – When you call law enforcement, you deserve a timely response
- Properly staff fire department – A properly staffed fire department helps lower your insurance and increase your chances of survival during an emergency
Transportation
- Repaving legacy streets – the last time our street were pave should not be the first time they were paved.
- Improvement of Marta bus services and station upgrades
- Address excessive freight travel in residential areas
Economic Inclusion
- Establish apprenticeship with unions and ATL Technical Institute
- Establish avenues for city residents to be hired through city contracts
- Continue to strengthen APS and COA relationship – working together is the only way to improve the future of or city
Why Does This Race Matter to Me?
This isn’t politics for me. It’s personal.
I’ve spent my life fighting for the same streets I grew up on. I don’t need a map to find my way through District 3—I’ve walked it, lived it, and loved it. I know what this community deserves because I’ve seen what it’s survived. And I’m not done fighting to make it better for all of us.
At a time when trust in leadership is fragile, the people of District 3 deserve more than promises—they deserve proof. That’s why I show up. Not with empty talk, but with hard work, real results, and relentless follow-through.
From boardrooms to block parties, city chambers to community cleanups, I’ve rolled up my sleeves and stood side by side with my neighbors. This race isn’t about a title. It’s about continuing the work—honoring the trust you placed in me and delivering on the commitments I’ve made.
Promises made. Promises kept. That’s what leadership should look like. That’s what I will continue to bring to City Hall.
— Byron D. Amos
Byron’s Impact
- Secured over $10 million for new housing in Vine City
- Led the adoption of APS’s first Equity Policy
- Acquired more than $2 million in grant funding for community programs
- Reintroduced vocational education in public schools
- Expanded public greenspaces and civic engagement across District 3
