Antonio Lewis

Antonio Lewis is a fifth-generation Atlanta resident and the current representative for District 12 on the Atlanta City Council, an office he has held since January 3, 2022. Raised by his grandmother after his mother's death, Lewis became involved in community service from a young age. He attended Atlanta Public Schools and graduated with honors from South Atlanta High School. He then attended Lincoln University, an HBCU in Missouri, where he served as student government president. After college, he worked for U.S. Representative Lacy Clay Jr. in Washington, D.C., and was involved with the Congressional Black Caucus. He has also worked for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union. His activism includes organizing protests against police brutality.