1969 Atlanta Board of Aldermen election

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The 1969 Atlanta Board of Aldermen election was held on October 7, 1969, for the president and other seats on the Atlanta Board of Aldermen, with a runoff held on October 21. It was held concurrently with the 1969 Atlanta mayoral election. Maynard Jackson became the first Black president of the Board, while incumbent Board President Sam Massell won election as mayor. It was the last election for the Board prior to its renaming as the Atlanta City Council by 1973.

1st Ward, Position 1

1st Ward, Position 2

  • Norris Curington
  • E. Gregory Griggs, incumbent[2][3]
  • Jimmie L. Kinnebrew Jr
  • Ethel M. Mathews

2nd Ward, Position 1

2nd Ward, Position 2

  • Emmett Doe
  • John M. Flanigen[4]

3rd Ward, Position 1

3rd Ward, Position 2

  • Joel Stokes

4th Ward Position 1

5th Ward Position 1

  • George Cotsakis, incumbent[4][2]

5th Ward, Position 2

6th Ward

  • Cecil Turner, incumbent[2]

7th Ward Position 1

  • Jack Summers, incumbent[2]

7th Ward Position 2

8th Ward Position 1

8th Ward Position 2

9th Ward Position 1

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