A Sandy Springs Resident Dedicated to Community 

Melissa Mular has called Sandy Springs home for 25 years. In 2022, she retired from her role as a Technology Executive at IBM to fully dedicate herself to serving the residents of Sandy Springs as a City Councilwoman. Melissa lives in the Autumn Chace community with her two rescue American Pitbull Terriers, enjoying cooking, gardening, and fitness in her free time. Melissa’s long-term relationship of over 14 years has been a source of support and stability, complementing her dedication to public service and community involvement. Melissa's decision to run for City Council stemmed from her desire to sustain Sandy Springs' vibrancy and enhance its appeal as a place to live, work, and play. Her deep connections to local neighborhoods, combined with her extensive professional experience and City Council knowledge, make her uniquely qualified to represent and advocate for Sandy Springs residents.

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Experience That Matters
With over two decades of leadership experience at IBM, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge to her role on the City Council. Her career highlights include:
• Managing large international teams
• Providing multi-million dollar consulting and technology services to Fortune 100 companies
• Developing a reputation as a transformational leader and 'Change Agent"

Melissa's approach to leadership emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and trust-building—skills that have proven invaluable in her role as a City Councilwoman.

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Education and Continuous Learning
Melissa is committed to lifelong learning, holding:
• A Master's degree from Duquesne University (Business Management and Marketing)
• Undergraduate degrees in Computer Science (Penn State) and Management Information
Systems (Duquesne)
• Five active professional certifications, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)®
This academic foundation, combined with her professional experience, allows Melissa to approach city issues with a well-rounded and informed perspective.

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Community Involvement and Understanding
Before her election to City Council, Melissa served on the Autumn Chace Homeowners Association board and committees for ten years, including a term as President. This experience gave her invaluable insights into:
• Zoning and infrastructure challenges
• The importance of balancing individual interests for community benefit
• The vital role of neighborhoods in maintaining Sandy Springs' character and quality of life

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Effective Leadership on City Council
In her first term, Melissa has proven to be a responsive, collaborative, and results-driven leader. Her approach combines:
• Data-driven decision making
• A focus on continuous process improvement
• Strong engagement with constituents on individual and community-wide issues
 

Notable First Term Accomplishments include:
1. The installation of pedestrian lights along both sides of Johnson Ferry Road westbound from Brandon Mill Road to the Chattahoochee River by collaborating with neighborhoods and securing Council consensus
2. Established critical connection points between HOA leaders and City staff on infrastructure projects, ensuring prompt resolution of project impacts.
3. Worked with the Urban Forest Coordinator to preserve and relocate trees to the Library Reading Garden at the beginning of the Mt. Vernon Corridor Improvements project.
4. Added the Library Reading Garden as new City green space by building consensus with Council and in partnership with Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis.

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Why Melissa is the Right Choice
As Sandy Springs celebrates its 20th anniversary, the city needs experienced leaders who understand how to get things done. Melissa's unique blend of skills and experience sets her apart:
• Proven first-term effectiveness on City Council
• Deep understanding of city operations and policy-making processes
• Strong connections with the community, city staff, the Mayor, and her Council colleagues
• Ability to build consensus and deliver meaningful results
 

A vote for Melissa Mular is a vote for continued progress, experienced leadership, and a deep
commitment to the Sandy Springs community. Her blend of professional expertise, community involvement, and Council experience makes her the ideal candidate to help guide Sandy Springs into its next chapter of growth and prosperity.​