RELATED| District 3 race might shift Atlanta mayor's priorities

An Amos’ win likely would have played to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ favor as he’s garnered financial support from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Vendors and other individuals tied to Bottoms including airport concessionaire Wassim Hojeij and Bottoms’ mentor attorney Alvin Kendall.

Bottoms took to Twitter late Tuesday night to congratulate Brown on his win: “I look forward to working together on continuing to move District 3 and the city of Atlanta forward,” Bottoms said.

Congratulations @AntonioisMuted on becoming the newest member of the Atlanta City Council. I look forward to working together on continuing to move District 3 and the city of Atlanta forward. #OneAtlanta — Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) April 17, 2019

While the seat is filled, only a small fraction— 1,256 voters — decided the race for a district with nearly 40,000 residents that stretches from the historically black, low-income Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods to Atlantic Station, an that's seen booming real estate developments.

The third of 11 children, Brown said he grew up in poverty and understands the district’s needs and wants to address affordable housing and food deserts.

“We need to look at the issue that 8 percent of residents own their homes and most (residents) are dealing with rent-control issues,” Brown told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday.

Brown, who spent much of Wednesday meeting and thanking supporters, has said he was “coming into this from an independent perspective” and did not have any political ties to groups in the city.

“I’m not just here to go against things (Bottoms) signs into policy, but I am here to hold her accountable to ensure it aligns with the people’s agenda and needs, especially those I represent in District 3,” Brown said.

Brown’s financial supporters inside and outside Atlanta ranged from truck drivers and barbers to executives and lawyers.

At a press conference Monday, Amos said his friendship with Bottoms didn’t mean he would automatically be her political ally.

While he doesn’t have any future political plans, Amos said he will continue to be involved in the district.

“I still have a wealth of knowledge and experience that I can offer to the city, but I have no immediate plan to run again,” Amos told the AJC. “I’m still dedicated to doing work and willing to offer my experience.”

He has no plans to contest the race if Tuesday night’s results remain the same once certified.

Amos did, however, have this advice for Brown: “Always follow the guidance of the people and stand in support of their desires and their needs.”

Details regarding Brown’s swearing-in will be announced after the certification of the election re

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