Jody Reichel Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, GA – Today, Councilwoman Jody Reichel announces her candidacy for Mayor of Sandy Springs. Jody is running to bring fresh, bold leadership to keep our local economy competitive with our neighboring cities, protect our quality of life and ensure our community is moving forward.
“The future of Sandy Springs is brimming with potential, and we need fresh, innovative leadership to meet this moment,” comments Jody Reichel. “I’m running for Mayor to create more options for singles, seniors and families at every stage of their lives to live, work and play here in Sandy Springs. Our neighbors are telling me what they want from the city, and I believe I can help take us there.”
Jody is a dedicated public servant, a successful entrepreneur and a committed community leader with deep ties to Sandy Springs. In 2017, Jody was elected as a City Councilmember for District 4 and has earned a reputation as a fiscally responsible consensus builder who listens to residents and fights for strong neighborhoods, public safety, good schools and quality housing.
“As I’ve seen firsthand on Council, every decision we make impacts another,” says Reichel. “Well -funded, long-term economic development, rich and varied housing opportunities, easy-to-access recreation and green space, and top-quality public education – they all work together to create resilient, vibrant communities. We can bring greater energy to every corner of our city, but we must get these fundamentals right and keep getting them right.”
In addition to her service on Council, Jody has a successful real estate investment business focused on revitalization of rental properties to create quality homes and long-term housing. Many of her clients have stayed with her for over a decade, a testament to her commitment to fostering community stability and housing accessibility.
Jody has always been committed to philanthropy and civic engagement. She started a holiday gift program over 29 years ago to support families in need, serves on the board of Leadership Perimeter and the Fulton County Zoning Board and is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce. She was instrumental in the efforts to build a new North Springs High School, which took over nine years to bring to fruition.
Today, Jody resides in Mt. Vernon Woods with her husband, Ken, and their two puppies. They share four adult children whom they hope will all one day live in Sandy Springs.
