Mary Ford announced her intention to run for the Sandy Springs City Council District 5 seat.
Ford said she knows the community, has built trusted relationships, and can hit the ground running on day one.
Her platform goals include protecting and strengthening the pillars of the community – public safety, strong neighborhoods, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars Her other goals include planning for smart growth that supports residents, advancing economic development to attract new jobs, supporting local businesses, and ensuring that the city’s infrastructure keeps pace with thoughtful growth.
Ford has lived in Sandy Springs with her husband, Jay, for more than 20 years.
As the High Point Civic Association president, she worked to bring neighbors together with city leaders. She has advocated for safer streets and protecting the integrity of the city’s neighborhoods.
Ford graduated from the Sandy Springs Citizens’ Leadership Academy and its Citizens’ Police Academy. She is a Leadership Perimeter alum and mentor.
Outgoing council member Tibby DeJulio has endorsed her campaign, according to Ford’s announcement. DeJulio has represented the district since the city’s founding.
Ford will face challenger Colin Hubbard in the election on Nov. 4.
To learn more about Ford’s campaign, visit her website.
The official qualification period will be Mon., Aug. 18, through Thursday, Aug. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at Sandy Springs City Hall.
For information about the city’s municipal election, visit Rough Draft Atlanta’s 2025 Sandy Springs Election Guide.
