"Alex is the most qualified candidate for Atlanta City Council President, so it's nice to officially qualify and continue to build on the incredible enthusiasm supporters have shown this campaign," says Doug Teper, the former state representative and political consultant who serves as Wan's campaign manager. "Alex is ready and eager to continue working on tough issues like transportation, infrastructure, affordable housing, operational efficiency, sound fiscal stewardship, public safety, individual and collective economic prosperity, a healthy environment and quality of life.
In his bid for Council President, Wan says he will continue to leverage his business acumen and his record during seven years at city hall, including many roles in council leadership, such as President Pro Tempore (2015), Chair of the City Utilities Committee (2017), Chair of the Finance/Executive Committee (2014-2016), Chair of the Zoning Committee (2012), Vice Chair of the Community Development/Health Services Committee (2010-2011), Member of the City Budget Commission (2010, 2012-2016), and Member of the Commission on Waste and Inefficiency in Government (2014).
​The former small business owner holds a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, a Finance MBA from Wharton Business School, and has completed educational programs at Dartmouth and Harvard.
Wan has thus far received endorsements from Georgia Equality (www.GeorgiaEquality.org) and the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund (www.VictoryFund.org). Both Victory Fund and Georgia Equality endorsed Wan in 2009 and 2013, during his successful campaigns for City Council District 6.