Board of Mayor & Commissioners

The Board of Mayor and Commissioners pictured at the 2022 State of the City at the Town Green.

Commissioner Lionel Laratte, Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem Brian Fisher, Mayor Jonathan Elmore, Commissioner Lisa Shortell and Commissioner Dee Merriam at the 2022 State of the City.

About the Board of Mayor and Commissioners

Members of the Board of Mayor and Commissioners (BOMC)  collectively serve as the governing body for the City of Avondale Estates and exercise the legislative authority of the city. The board consists of a mayor and four commissioners. Members are elected by the residents of Avondale Estates and serve four-year terms.

BOMC members are tasked with making policy decisions for the community. The BOMC appoints a professional city manager tasked with carrying out the policies established by the BOMC. Board members have no individual authority but act only by a majority vote of the BOMC as a whole.

The board conducts monthly regular meetings and work sessions. Special Called Meetings are held as needed. All meetings of the Board of Mayor and Commissioners are open to the public.

Regular Meetings

  • Twice Monthly
  • City Hall and via Zoom
    21 North Avondale Plaza
    Avondale Estates, GA 30002
  • Phone: 404-294-5400

Work Sessions

  • Twice Monthly
  • City Hall and via Zoom
    21 North Avondale Plaza
    Avondale Estates, GA 30002
  • Phone: 404-294-5400

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.

Board Members

The mayor and commissioners are elected to serve the needs of the Avondale Estates. They may be reached via their email addresses.

Jonathan Elmore, Mayor
Email: JElmore@avondaleestates.org
Phone: 404-644-8080
Took Office: January 2016
Term Expires: December 2023

Brian Fisher, Mayor Pro Tem
Email:BFisher@avondaleestates.org
Phone: 404-247-3650
Took Office: January 2016
Term Expires: December 2023


Lionel Laratte, Commissioner
Email: llaratte@avondaleestates.org
Phone: 215-919-0290
Took Office: January 2018
Term Expires: December 2025

Dee Merriam, Commissioner
Email: dmerriam@avondaleestates.org
Phone: 404-423-5393
Took Office: January 2020
Term Expires: December 2023

Lisa Shortell, Commissioner
Email: lshortell@avondaleestates.org
Phone: 404-386-7169
Took Office: January 2018
Term Expires: December 2025