InTucker Magazine

Meet the Mayor

A Legacy of Service, A Vision for Tucker’s Future

From the earliest days of Tucker’s cityhood movement to the present moment, Anne Lerner has been a steady, influential force in shaping the city’s identity, growth, and aspirations. Her leadership is rooted in decades of civic involvement, regional collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people who call Tucker home. Today, as she steps into the role of Mayor, she brings with her not only an impressive record of public service but also a clear, forward looking vision for the city’s next chapter.

Her journey in public leadership began long before Tucker officially became a city. She played a key role during the cityhood movement and the complex set up process that followed, helping lay the foundation for the municipal structure residents rely on today. Once Tucker incorporated, she was elected to the Tucker City Council for two consecutive terms, where she served as Mayor Pro Tem and as the Council’s representative to the Development Authority. Her time on the Council was marked by a focus on responsible growth, community engagement, and building strong partnerships across DeKalb County.

Her public service extends far beyond City Hall. She has served as a DeKalb Planning Commissioner and Community Council Member, shaping land use decisions that affect neighborhoods across the county. She is a graduate of Leadership DeKalb and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute. Her involvement with the Georgia Economic Development Association, Communities in Schools Atlanta, the DeKalb County Women’s Commission Stakeholder Committee, and the Tucker Northlake CID Master Plan Steering Committee reflects her broad understanding of the interconnected systems that influence economic mobility, education, and community well being.

Locally, she has long been a familiar face in Tucker’s civic landscape. She has served on the boards of the Tucker Civic Association, the Northlake Community Alliance, and the Winding Woods Garden Club. She has been active in the DeKalb County Neighborhood Watch for the Winding Woods neighborhood, the Tucker Optimist Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary at Tucker’s Joe Pritchett Post #207.

Mayor Lerner believes in public safety, strategic economic growth, stewardship of parks and greenspaces as well as a commitment to a culture of lifelong community growth. With these key areas in mind, she looks forward to strengthening existing relationships and expanding partnerships across the region to lift up Tucker.

With a deep history of service and a clear, ambitious vision for the future, Mayor Anne Lerner stands ready to guide Tucker through its next era of growth.