Matt Westmoreland Archives - Atlanta Civic Circle

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

Atlanta firefighter union sues city for refusing to sign union contract

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

“We were hoping that it would not come to this,” said IAFF Local 134 President Nate Bailey.

A photo of Matt Westmoreland, looking pensive while sitting in the city council chambers.

Housing Affordability

Atlanta City Council approves mayor’s scaled-back Housing Trust Fund restrictions

by Sean Keenan December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

A screenshot of a city live stream shows Mohamed Balla, a bearded man with glasses.

Housing Affordability

Atlanta housing trust fund fix advances to full-council vote — but mayor’s office pushes back

by Sean Keenan November 16, 2025November 17, 2025

A photograph of Matt Westmoreland sitting in the Atlanta City Council chambers.

Housing Affordability

Matt Westmoreland wants to fix Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund

by Sean Keenan October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

What’s in the latest version of Atlanta City Council’s bill to overhaul the Inspector General and Ethics Offices?

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

A photograph of the entrance to Atlanta City Hall, with white stone walls and golden doors.

Advocacy groups demand Atlanta City Council seek public input on Inspector General reform bill

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

A photo of The Mitchell, a glassy high-rise being built downtown.

Housing Affordability

Could Atlanta make affordable housing mandatory in hot markets?

by Sean Keenan December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

A screenshot of a city live stream shows Mohamed Balla, a bearded man with glasses.

Housing Affordability

Council approves boost to housing trust fund—with an out clause

by Sean Keenan July 6, 2023July 7, 2023

A screenshot of a stream of the Atlanta City Council's CD/HS Committee meeting, framing Councilmember Jason Dozier. A nametag is in front of him, and he's pointing his finger while speaking into a microphone.

Housing Affordability

Mayor wants $8M for housing in FY24—but council says that’s not enough

by Sean Keenan June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

Housing Affordability

City officials rethink using affordable housing trust fund to fight food insecurity

by Sean Keenan August 24, 2022August 24, 2022