Hi, I'm David Ziskind (DZ)!

I am running for Dunwoody City Council Post 2

David Ziskind for Dunwoody 2025

Atlanta raised, Dunwoody small business owner, husband, and father with a history of service to the community.

I am running to foster your trust in our City's future growth as well as current operations.

Trust

Leadership

Responsibility

Transparency

Accountability

Latest News

June 17, 2025

Dunwoody Crier: Dunwoody Post 2 council seat now held by Price draws competition

https://www.appenmedia.com/dunwoody/dunwoody-post-2-council-seat-now-held-by-price-draws-competition/article_fee6ff70-c294-45ea-8ade-2300a898dcb8.html

In a June 5 phone interview, Ziskind said he is focused on sustainable priorities for parks, public safety and public works. He said his run for local government is inspired by a push for trust, responsibility and transparency.

Ziskind, who says he’s aware of the city’s financial constraints, said his experience with projects that have a larger annual budget than the city provides him with insight into how to do things that make sense with a plan to pay for it.

If the city does need to raise revenue through property tax hikes, then Ziskind said he thinks it needs to be up to residents and a vote.

June 4, 2025

Rough Draft / Dunwoody Reporter: David Ziskind announces run for Post 2 Dunwoody City Council

https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/06/04/ziskind-announces-dunwoody-council-race/

“As a proactive problem solver with deep experience in aligning diverse stakeholder interests, I have heard loud and clear from constituents throughout Dunwoody that they want smart and sensible infrastructure improvements without an undue financial burden,” Ziskind said. “We need to earn our citizens’ trust by being responsible with our budget and thoughtful with prioritizing vital improvements to our city.”

Sustainable Priorities

"If everything is a priority, nothing is a priority."

I believe we can balance our City's priorities and our budget, and get more accomplished, by being smart about how we do it. Improvements do not have to be all or nothing. Through prioritization and being sensitive to lifecycle costs that are sustainable long term, we can continue to accomplish great things in Dunwoody without an undue financial burden.

Parks

We have wonderful green space in our City and I am encouraged to see lots of activity in our parks. My focus is on supporting existing parks and strategic incremental improvements.

Public Safety

I will continue to be an advocate for public safety - demanding results and accountability, but also providing support to the men and women who put their life on the line for us every day.

Public Works

Paving, stormwater management, and connectivity are critical infrastructure needs for our City. I will invest in targeted improvements to improve connectivity for all users - bike, pedestrian, and vehicle.

Zoning

Champion a sensible zoning approach - recognizing potential impacts of zoning changes on current neighborhoods, balancing our City's history and founding ideals, while keeping our City competitive and ready for the future.

Good Stewardship

I will be a good steward of your tax dollars, balancing needs and prioritized wants, while striving to keep taxes as low as possible.

Meet David

"Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth" --Shirley Chisholm

Hi! I'm David. Raised in Stone Mountain and then Sandy Springs, I attended Sandy Springs Middle School and North Springs High School before heading to Georgia Tech to earn my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. My love of the City in the Trees led me to Dunwoody, where I met my wife and we started our family. Now living in Meadowlake with our three boys, our days are entrenched in Vanderlyn Elementary, Peachtree Middle, and lots of youth baseball. We are truly living life to the fullest in the 'Wood!

My lifelong history of service to others and the community is a catalyst for my candidacy. At a young age, themes of empathy, connection, communication and curiosity were instilled in me through acts of service. From volunteering as a child with my late mom at Special Olympics Georgia, to leading radio communications for the Peachtree Road Race for 15 years (starting at age 21!), to volunteering at Lemonade Days with Dunwoody Preservation Trust, and being a fixture in our childrens' schools and baseball teams, I strongly believe that we become better people when we serve our communities.

In the City of Dunwoody, I have served on the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals since 2019. In 2023, my wife and I were the first to donate to the Dunwoody Police Foundation through the Georgia Qualified Law Enforcement Donation Credit program. I previously graduated from Dunwoody Police Department's Citizens' Police Academy in 2012 and as a Ride-Along participant, was able to see a few of the situations our police officers face on a daily basis.

Friends and family describe me as even keeled, calm, and dependable in all situations. From collaborating with Atlanta government officials on 9/11 to ensure communication resiliency, to handling dynamic incidents involving care for medical and other situations at the Peachtree Road Race, to even filling in as ground command for a safe landing of a Lifeflight helicopter – I am a counselor of calm.

Equally exciting and challenging is my professional career, which has taken me to several continents and provided opportunities to partner with inspiring startups. My work includes food manufacturing (ask me how ANYTHING is made!) as well as engineering, project management, and construction leadership across manufacturing. Most recently, I started a project advisory firm, operating right here in Dunwoody, helping owners plan for and execute industrial manufacturing projects successfully. Looking to advance my knowledge and capabilities, I earned a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from the University of Louisville while balancing work and family. I believe that with balance, you can achieve great things while showing up for those who depend on you.

I'm excited to embark on this journey with each of you for the greater good of our beloved City of Dunwoody!

Why David?

Servant leader, investing in ideas and delivering outcomes that benefit our community.

What makes me uniquely qualified to represent YOU?

I bring deep project management and construction experience, ensuring City projects are efficient and effective for everyone. My expertise in aligning diverse stakeholder interests ensures I thoughtfully listen to all angles and collaborate with curiosity, fostering a City environment where every voice matters.
I have successfully led, with direct responsibility, projects several times greater than the annual City budget, demonstrating my capability to manage and maximize resources for our community.
As a small business owner, I understand the challenges and conflicting priorities of running a business as well as larger operations such as our City. I appreciate the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs in our community and as committed to supporting our thriving business scene.
I am a proactive problem solver, dedicated to finding creative solutions that enhance our City and our quality of life.
With a Council-Manager form of government, I understand our City operations and am committed to supporting our City staff, while also holding them accountable.

Let's Connect

Community means YOU! What are your thoughts on Dunwoody? What do you want more of? Less of? What are your concerns?

Email, call, text, or fill out the form below.

📧 david@votedz.com

📞 404-913-1190 (call or text)

LinkedIn (I'd welcome your connection!)

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Voting Questions? Am I in District 2?

The best source for personalized voting information is the "GA My Voter Page" at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. Enter your information to confirm your registration, view information on your polling place including early voting, view a sample ballot, and see your voter participation history, as well as request an absentee by mail ballot. You can also confirm your state, county, federal, and municipal districts, including City Council. The 2025 election for Dunwoody City Council is by district (either 1, 2, or 3). If you're in district 2, you can vote for me!

District 2 is the center strip of Dunwoody that runs north and south from Dunwoody Club Forest down through Village Mill and Meadowlake to Georgetown.

While the SOS site is the official one, Dunwoody also has a GIS map where you can look up your elected representatives and voting precincts by address: https://get-dunwoody.opendata.arcgis.com/apps/22de3d42d91e4584a75fcb1fa8e4b0cd. This also shows your district (under Mayor and City Council, District ID). However, this does not confirm that you are registered to vote - use the GA My Voter Page for that.

October 14 - 31, 2025 - Early / advanced voting (including Dunwoody Library)

November 4, 2025 - Election Day

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I'm David Ziskind (DZ) and I am running for Dunwoody City Council Post 2.