Mayor

Name: Mayor Beverly H. Burks

Email: bburks@cityofclarkston.com

Clarkston Resident: 25 years

Goals for Clarkston:

My vision for Clarkston is centered on sustainable growth and community pride. As mayor, my goals include driving economic development, expanding our city boundaries, promoting balanced and intentional housing development, and implementing the Clarkston Greenway Project. I am committed to supporting our small businesses, enhancing the overall health and well-being of our residents, fostering meaningful community engagement with our police department, and ensuring that Clarkston remains a place every resident is proud to call home.

Community Involvements & Organizations:

African American Mayors Association Member

United States Conference of Mayors Member

Climate Mayors Member

Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Member

Move With The Mayor Member

Georgia Mayor’s Reading Club Member

Georgia Municipal Association District 3  East Vice Chairwoman

DeKalb Municipal Association Policy Chairwoman

DeKalb County Board of Health Chairwoman

Clarkston Downtown Development Authority Board Member

Georgia Council of International Visitors Board Member

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  - Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter - Member
 

Personal Motto:

Believe in what you can do. Avoid thinking of what you can’t do. Have faith!