Bio

Tony M. L. McCann was born in Atlanta and plans to raise his family here in his hometown.

McCann 's commitment to improving the quality of life for all of Georgian's citizens is manifested in his active civic involvement with:
ü2007 - Member, Lakewood Amphitheater Finance Committee
ü2005 -2007 - Officer, Taxicabs Vehicles for Hire Hearing Officer (Appointed by Mayor Franklin)
üGeorgians Working for a Better Government
ü Zoo Atlanta
ü The Atlanta Task Force for Better Education
üThe Fulton County Democratic Party Post-seat holder Dist. 61 seat 4; (Former Secretary Fulton County Democratic Party)
üThe Public Private Vending Board
üNeighborhood Planning Unit X; Former Public Safety Chair
üAPAB; 2004- 2005 Former Corresponding Secretary (APAB)
üThe Public Private Housing Initiative- (2003 - Present Appointed by Commissioner Boxill)
üCandidate APS Schools Board Dist 1 and 6
üThe Fulton County Animal Control Hearing Board (2003 - Present Appointed by Commissioner Boxill)
üand a Manager's post with the Fulton County Board of Elections.
McCann's faith is important to him and he receives spiritual guidance at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church.

Education:
McCann is an alumnus of South West Atlanta's D. M. Therrell High School, where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. At Therrell, McCann was grounded by lessons of accountability, dedication, and devotion to the community. McCann excelled outside the classroom with his involvement in student government, mock trial and the marching band. With the strong foundation he received at Therrell, McCann went on to earn to earn two Bachelors degrees from Georgia State University - one in Political Science and the other in Sociology with a concentration in Family and Life. While at Georgia State, McCann earned a place on the Dean's List and Faculty List and was inducted into the Sociology Honors Society. In May 2008, McCann will complete a Masters in Education, with a concentration in Secondary Education, from Grand Canyon University.