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Atlanta City Council approves FIFA World Cup measures and opposes ICE facilities

AtlantaApr 20, 20262 min read

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The Atlanta City Council considered ordinances and resolutions for FIFA World Cup 26 preparations, financial audits, police access systems, and opposition to ICE detention facilities.[1]

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Ordinance declaring a temporary public entertainment district in Downtown Atlanta for FIFA World Cup 26 (26-O-1220).[1]
Resolution for second renewal of external financial audit services at $1.5 million (26-R-3555).[1]
Resolution for $700,000 agreement for physical access control systems for FIFA World Cup (26-R-3365).[1]
Resolution opposing acquisition of warehouses for ICE detention facilities (26-R-3361).[1]
Resolution establishing procedures for immigration enforcement transparency (26-R-3363).[1]
Proclamations for Earth Day and other recognitions.[1]

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Atlanta City Council - Regular Meeting

Apr 20, 2026, 1:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

26-P-0010 : In Recognition of Earth Day 2026
Decision: Proclamations, Commendations and Other Special Awards
26-P-0011 : Recognizing Super Bowl Champion Turned Author, Literacy Advocate Malcolm Mitchell
Decision: Proclamations, Commendations and Other Special Awards
26-P-0012 : In Recognition of Atlanta's Magazine on Its 65th Anniversary
Decision: Proclamations, Commendations and Other Special Awards
26-P-0013 : In Recognition of Medu Bookstore Founder Nia Damali on Her Retirement
Decision: Proclamations, Commendations and Other Special Awards
26-C-5026 : A COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCILMEMBERS JASON WINSTON, DISTRICT 1, KELSEA BOND, DISTRICT 2, BYRON AMOS, DISTRICT 3, JASON DOZIER, DISTRICT 4 AND MICHAEL JULIAN BOND, POST 1 AT-LARGE APPOINTING MS. SHERISE BROWN TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5027 : A COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR ANDRE DICKENS APPOINTING MR. DAVID PATTON IV TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL MARKET COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5028 : A COMMUNICATION FROM MICHAEL WILBURN JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION, SUBMITTING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ALFRED “SHIVY” BROOKS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BELTLINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5029 : A COMMUNICATION FROM MICHAEL WILBURN JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION, SUBMITTING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. TONY MITCHELL JR. TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BELTLINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5030 : A COMMUNICATION FROM MICHAEL WILBURN JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION, SUBMITTING THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. KAYCEE BROCK TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BELTLINE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5031 : A COMMUNICATION FROM MICHAEL WILBURN JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION, SUBMITTING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. TONY MITCHELL JR. TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BELTLINE TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT (TAD) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5032 : A COMMUNICATION FROM MICHAEL WILBURN JR., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ATLANTA BOARD OF EDUCATION, SUBMITTING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ALFRED “SHIVY” BROOKS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BELTLINE TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT (TAD) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5033 : A COMMUNICATION FROM SAGIRAH JONES, PRESIDENT, ATLANTA PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD (APAB), SUBMITTING THE APPOINTMENT OF MS. DION MILLS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BELTLINE TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT (TAD) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5034 : A COMMUNICATION FROM SAGIRAH JONES, PRESIDENT, ATLANTA PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD (APAB), SUBMITTING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DAVID MARDIS TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BELTLINE TAX ALLOCATION DISTRICT (TAD) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THIS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS.
Decision: K. Communications
26-C-5035 : A COMMUNICATION FROM MUNICIPAL CLERK CORRINE A. LINDO SUBMITTING A REPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS MADE TO PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED LEGISLATION BETWEEN THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DATES OF MARCH 16, 2026 AND APRIL 20, 2026 TO THE ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-275 OF THE ATLANTA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES. (25-O-1370 & 25-O-1371)
Decision: K. Communications