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Mayor and City Council

Office of Mayor & City Administrator

The Office of Mayor and City Administrator is tasked with the overall administration and operations of the City in accordance with local, state and federal law. In addition to being the City's Chief Executive Officer, the Mayor also presides over the City Council but only votes in the event of a tie. The Mayor's Office (770.451.8745) is open Monday through Friday, during regular operating hours (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM).

Mayor Donna Pittman

A native of DeKalb County and a 25 year resident of Doraville, Donna Pittman was elected to complete the term of the late Mayor Ray Jenkins in a Special Election Run-Off held July 19, 2011. Previously, Mayor Pittman served as Mayor Pro Tem for four years, including a three month stint as Acting Mayor (February – May 2011) in the wake of Mayor Jenkins’ death.

Prior to being elected mayor, Pittman served on the City Council for six years. She was initially appointed to replace retiring District One Councilman Thurman Roach in January 2005. Later that fall, she was re-elected and again in November 2009. Mayor Pittman will seek reelection in November 2011.

With four children, Mayor Pittman is married to Winston Pittman, a businessman and former Marine. She is a former officer of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, and in her last assignment she served as a Community Relations Officer.

Since leaving law enforcement, Pittman has continued to play an active role in public safety, serving on the DeKalb County Local Emergency Planning Board, which works to develop county-wide emergency plans. As a Council member, Pittman served as the elected leadership’s liaison to the Sheriff’s Office.

In addition to public safety, Mayor Pittman is actively involved with community schools and volunteer programs. She is currently Co-President of the PTA, the liaison between Hightower Elementary and Peachtree Middle School, Chairman of the Executive Board at Hightower Elementary and a member of the Peachtree Middle School Community Action Team. Pittman’s education endeavors also extend to athletics and literacy, serving as Assistant Cheerleading Coach at NPBC. As Council member, Pittman served as the Library Commissioner.

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City Council

The Council is the City’s legislative body, consisting of six members. Seats Two of District One and District Two are currently vacant. The six members, two representing each of the City’s three districts, are elected at-large and serve four-year terms, which are staggered. The City Council enacts ordinances and resolutions, adopts an annual budget, establishes the tax levy, and otherwise takes such actions as are necessary for the security, welfare, convenience and interest of the City. The City Council conducts regular business meetings on the first and third Monday of each month. (Click on the image to the left for an enlarged pdf version of the Council District map.)

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Maria Alexander, District Three (Mayor Pro Tem)

Sworn into office on January 07, 2008, Maria Alexander is a native to this area and has always had an interest in local government. She has been a valued employee of the same FORTUNE 500 company for 26 years. Maria is an intelligent business woman with expertise in multiple functions such as purchasing, inventory control, information technology and import/export.

Maria has always made time for her community by being active in a number of neighborhood and city endeavors, most recently Doraville’s annexation effort. According to Maria, “I will work for the citizens, not for myself.” As an independent woman who is not afraid of hard work she is proud to represent District 3 on the City Council. Councilwoman Alexander was re-elected to a second term in November 2011. Her current term expires in November 2015.

Brian Bates, District Two

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Brian moved to Atlanta in 1997. He is the co-owner and Principal of The Laurus Group, a professional consulting group that specializes in fundraising and annual communication programs for non-profit organizations, with an emphasis on fraternal organizations.

In 2001 he purchased a home and moved to Doraville. Since that time, he has been an active and involved member of our local community including: serving as an officer and president of the Northwoods Neighborhood Association; Chairman of the Doraville Police Appreciation Day; co-chairman of Doraville Days; graduate of the inaugural Doraville Citizens Police Academy; and participant in numerous community improvement activities.

Since his election in 2007, Brian has championed a number of causes, including establishing the first community appreciation award, Doraville Distinction Award, and in conjunction with fellow council member Pam Fleming, helped establish the first community celebration in recent years, complete with a “Taste of Doraville”. He continues to work to ensure that the City of Doraville has current zoning and planning practices in place as well as appropriate financial controls.

His involvement continues outside of Doraville, having completed the DeKalb County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training program as well as serving on other volunteer committees and boards. Councilman Bates' term expires in November 2013.

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Pam Fleming, District One

Sworn into office on January 7, 2008, Pam Fleming has been a Doraville resident for 28 years and an active community leader for the last 26. During this time, Pam has been a strong advocate for Doraville and a stalwart for youth sports, serving numerous organizations that include the North DeKalb Youth Association and the Doraville Youth Shrine Bowl.

A proud mother and grandmother, Pam is the widow of the late Forrest Fleming, who served on the City Council for 21 years. Mr. Fleming was instrumental in developing the City’s recreational facilities, and the arena, which is named after him, is a lasting tribute to his legacy.

Pam, who was elected to represent District 1 in 2007, is the Sales and Distribution Manager for the Green Bull Ladder company. She is actively involved at North Peachtree Baptist Church where she has been a member for 17 years. There, she serves as the Senior Ladies Ministry leader and teaches adult Sunday school. Councilwoman Fleming was re-elected to a second term in November 2011. Her current term expires in November 2011.

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Karen Pachuta, District Three

Elected to her first term in November 2009, Councilwoman Karen Pachuta was sworn into office on January 4, 2010. Raised in North Carolina, Karen moved to Atlanta in 1995 and the City of Doraville in 1999. Since settling in Doraville, Ms. Pachuta has served as an Oakcliff Neighbors Association officer and participated in other civic activities.

After graduating from North Carolina State University in 1992, Karen worked for 10 years in the areas of human resources and marketing before returning to Emory School of Law in 2002. Councilwoman Pachuta has been a practicing attorney in the metro-Atlanta area since 2005. Councilwoman Pachuta's term expires in November 2013.

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