ABOUT JASON
Jason Winston is a longtime resident of Atlanta’s historic Grant Park. He resides with his wife, Shalya, and daughters Banks Harlow and Decker.
Jason was first elected to represent Atlanta City Council District 1 in 2021. His work at City Hall revolves around the principles of ensuring that all of Atlanta’s residents can take part in its prosperity and helping support the most vulnerable among us. Jason serves as Chair of the Community Development and Human Services (CDHS) Committee, as a member of the Finance/Executive Committee, and as a board member of Invest Atlanta, the Atlanta Beltline, and Atlanta Urban Development.
Under Jason’s leadership, Atlanta has made historic strides in affordable housing, public safety, and eradicating homelessness. He successfully put forward an initiative which aims to create or preserve 20,000 affordable housing units throughout Atlanta by 2030. Additionally, Jason was proud to introduce legislation to contribute to the largest-ever investment in Atlanta’s fight against the homelessness crisis - providing resources and housing to those who need it most.
Jason has made giving back a staple of his time in public service. Recognizing the impact rising costs have on families, Jason has hosted an annual diaper drive since the beginning of his first term to collect diapers and essential baby supplies and give them back to families in need. These efforts have resulted in hundreds of families receiving the critical baby supplies free of cost.
Jason was driven to run for public office after spending years volunteering at community organizations and deciding he could do more. From a young age, he was taught by his parents the importance of giving back. In 2007, Jason began volunteering as a coach of youth sports at the Warren Boys & Girls Club where he is known as “Coach Jason.” He later joined the Grant Park Conservancy Board and co-chaired the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival.
Prior to running for office, Jason owned a small business specializing in marketing and consulting. He also worked as an instructor at Georgia State University, teaching social media marketing to undergraduate business students. Jason earned a business degree from Georgia State University, majoring in finance and marketing, and a Master’s degree in Marketing from GSU Robinson College of Business.