Cara Schroeder, Tucker’s mayor pro tempore and current city council member, has officially announced her campaign for re-election to District 2, Post 1.
Schroeder who took office in January 2022, is seeking a second term to continue advancing her platform of transparent governance, public safety, smart growth and the preservation and improvement of the city’s parks and greens paces, according to a release about her candidacy.
Running under the campaign theme “Staying on Track: Leading Tucker Forward,” Schroeder is emphasizing her record of “thoughtful leadership and collaborative progress across the city.”
“Tucker is a dynamic city built on strong neighborhoods, shared values and civic pride,” Schroeder said. “With experience, community trust and a clear vision, I’m ready to keep working for the people of District 2 and help our city move confidently into the future.”
“Good leadership means listening, collaborating and planning with purpose,” she continued. “I believe Tucker deserves leaders who not only act, but also engage the community every step of the way.”
Schroeder, who said she is a committed advocate for safety and community well-being, will continue to champion robust public safety measures.
She said she strongly supports DeKalb County’s recent investments and leadership changes in police and fire and rescue services, and she maintains a close working relationship with the Tucker Police precinct.
Schroeder co-led the city’s public works referendum and has supported significant infrastructure enhancements, including sidewalk expansions and traffic-calming projects, according to the release.
She played a key role in updating Tucker’s Comprehensive Master Plan and is currently working on the 2024 update to its Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Schroeder has also:
• helped shape the city’s Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP), a project marked by inclusive participation from residents, business owners and civic organizations;
• prioritized improvements to Tucker’s parks and recreation offerings and supported trail upgrades, new playgrounds, boardwalk installations and enhancements to the Tucker Recreation Center;
• supported initiatives to expand accessibility and improve infrastructure such as sidewalks and parking at park sites;
• led efforts to develop and pass Tucker’s Nondiscrimination Ordinance, a policy aimed at ensuring inclusivity and fairness for all residents;
A Kansas native and Tucker resident since 1997, Schroeder has a long history of civic engagement, the release said.
She is a founding member of Friends of Tucker Parks and has served on multiple advisory boards, including the Tucker Planning Commission and Community Council.
In 2008, she founded Schroeder Resources, providing fundraising services to nonprofits including Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), Scottdale Early Learning and the Wylde Center.
The Georgia General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4. Tucker voters will elect a new mayor, as the city’s first and only mayor, Frank Auman, is term-limited. Also on the ballot will be three city council representatives.
Qualifying for these offices will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 18 and will end at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.
Former Tucker City Council Member Anne Lerner recently revealed in an exclusive interview with Rough Draft her intention to run for mayor.
For more information about Schroeder, visit her campaign website.
