Criticism
Despite having won two mayoral elections convincingly, Shirley Franklin has nonetheless received criticism over her sweeping pro-business policies, which have resulted in increased property values and higher real estate taxes. This has angered some segments of the city's populace who claim these policies are pushing the poor out of Atlanta. In response, emphasis has been placed on affordable workforce housing as a key component of new development activities within the city including the Franklin-supported Belt Line project.
Franklin has also been labeled as an "anti-homeless mayor" for her policies regarding panhandling and prohibition of public feeding of the homeless.
Franklin has been criticized for the cost and results of a new brand and marketing campaign, budgeted at $4.5 million, made to coincide with the opening of the new Georgia Aquarium. The campaign includes a new logo, banners, TV ads, and a hip-hop style song called "The ATL," written by producer Dallas Austin, which was met with mixed reviews.
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