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Ceasar Mitchell
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| President of the Atlanta City Council | |
| In office January 4, 2010 – January 2, 2018 |
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| Preceded by | Lisa Borders |
| Succeeded by | Felicia Moore |
| Member of the Atlanta City Council from the 1st district |
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| In office 2002–2010 |
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| Born | 1968 (age 56–57) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Spouse | Tiffany Mitchell |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Morehouse College (BA) University of Georgia (JD) |
Ceasar C. Mitchell (born in 1968) is an American politician and lawyer. He was the President of the Atlanta City Council from 2010 to 2018. He also ran for mayor of Atlanta in 2017 but did not win.
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About Ceasar Mitchell
Ceasar Mitchell is a well-known figure in Atlanta, Georgia. He has dedicated many years to public service. He worked as a city council member and later led the city council.
Early Life and Education
Ceasar Mitchell grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. His father was a police officer for the Atlanta Police Department. His mother was a teacher in the Atlanta Public Schools.
Mitchell went to Benjamin Elijah Mays High School. After high school, he attended Morehouse College. There, he studied both English and economics. He then went on to study law at the University of Georgia School of Law. He earned a special law degree called a Juris Doctor.
Public Service Career
Before becoming President of the Atlanta City Council, Ceasar Mitchell was a council member for eight years. He represented the 1st district of Atlanta. As a council member, he helped make important decisions for the city.
From 2010 to 2018, Mitchell served as the President of the Atlanta City Council. In this role, he led meetings and helped guide the council's work. The City Council makes laws and decisions for the city of Atlanta.
After his time as President, Mitchell ran for mayor of Atlanta in 2017. He was not elected, but he continued to be involved in his community.
Current Work
Today, Ceasar Mitchell is a partner at a large international law firm called Dentons. He works on public policy and local government issues. This means he helps advise on laws and rules that affect cities and towns.
Family Life
Ceasar Mitchell is married to Tiffany Mitchell. They have three children: two daughters and one son. Tiffany Mitchell is a public school teacher. The family lives in the West End, Atlanta neighborhood.
