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Amir Farokhi Launches Campaign with Citywide Solutions Tour

Leading candidate listens to voters concerns and offers smart solutions

ATLANTA – Tuesday, April 14, 2009, Amir Farokhi will formally launch his campaign to succeed Mary Norwood as the Post 2, At-Large representative on the Atlanta City Council.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., Farokhi will tour six Atlanta neighborhoods to talk with voters about the issues facing the city. Traveling by MARTA train and bus in support of smart transit, he will conclude the day with a 7 o’clock celebration at The Standard Food & Spirits at 327 Memorial Dr., SE.

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The tour includes West End, Candler Park, Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown and Grant Park. In addition to meeting with residents and local businesses, Farokhi will speak about public safety, transportation, responsible development and city services.

“I’m humbled and encouraged by the support my candidacy has received from every corner of Atlanta,” said Farokhi, who earned undergraduate and law degrees from Duke University. “I’m working hard to marshal the resources required run a winning grassroots campaign.”

A 31-year old Atlanta native and first-time candidate, Farokhi has already raised more than $48,000 for his council bid and assembled a broad and diverse coalition of support, including several elected officials and community leaders.

“I’m supporting Amir because he offers the fresh perspective, smart solutions and professional experience that our city needs,” said State Rep. Stacey Abrams, who serves on Farokhi’s Exploratory Committee and who represents House District 84, which includes Atlanta neighborhoods Candler Park, Druid Hills, East Lake and Kirkwood.

Farokhi is an attorney at McKenna, Long and Aldridge LLP, where he practices commercial litigation. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Charles R. Drew Charter School in East Lake, the Board of Trustees of The Galloway School and the Advisory Board of Creating Vibrant Communities in the West End. He is also a Principal with the Truman National Security Project and a graduate of L.E.A.D. Atlanta.

Following his announcement, Farokhi will hold an aggressive schedule of Policy Roundtables that bring together leading authorities on Atlanta’s most challenging issues and neighborhood meet-and-greets that will take him into the homes of voters across Atlanta.

To read more about Farokhi’s campaign, please visit www.amirfarokhi.com.

Farokhi for Atlanta

Campaign Kickoff Schedule

April 14, 2009

9 a.m., West End – West End MARTA Station

1 p.m., Buckhead – Lindbergh (Piedmont and Morosgo)

2:45 p.m., Midtown – Outwrite Bookstore at 10th and Piedmont

5 p.m., Downtown – Atlanta City Hall

7 p.m., Grant Park – The Standard Food & Spirits on Memorial