top of page

*Transparency: The Right Way* Community: The Inclusive Way* Progress: The Forward Way*

Creating Winning Campaigns

At J. Hartford, we specialize in developing winning campaign strategies that resonate with audiences. Our services are designed to connect with voters through compelling messaging and visuals that convey authority and confidence.

IMG_4211 (1).PNG

Shanita Nichols is a proud Fairburn resident, nonprofit leader, and community advocate. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Shanita embraces her identity as a “Boston Peach,” blending her Northern upbringing with deep Southern roots in Augusta, Georgia, where her mother was raised. In 2019, she and her husband chose Fairburn as their home—just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic—and have since planted strong roots in the community, raising their two sons here.

 

Shanita holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and African American Studies from Smith College and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Corporate Social Responsibility from Simmons University. A first-generation college graduate, she brings more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, financial stewardship, and education advocacy, with a career rooted in expanding opportunity, advancing equity, and breaking generational cycles.

 

Her mission has always been rooted in equity, inclusion, and access—principles that guide both her professional work and her community advocacy. Inspired daily by her husband, their two sons, and the Fairburn community, Shanita remains deeply committed to service. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, carrying forward its values of sisterhood, service, and leadership.

1771372719651.jpg

My Priorities

Fix Utilities & Modernize Infrastructure

  • Audit Fairburn’s utility billing system to stop overcharges and ensure fairness.

  • Push for upgrades to water, sewer, and power lines so families aren’t left with outages and high costs.

  • Invest in road repairs and smart infrastructure to support growth without burdening taxpayers.

Strengthen Small Businesses & Create Jobs

  • Cut red tape so local entrepreneurs can start and expand businesses more easily.

  • Launch a “Buy Fairburn First” initiative to keep dollars circulating locally.

  • Partner with county and state programs to bring in job-creating investments aligned with community values.

Update Policies for Transparency & Access

  • Overhaul outdated city policies to require real transparency in budgets, contracts, and council actions.

  • Expand community access to City Hall through open data, town halls, and neighborhood-based input sessions.

  • Strengthen ethics rules so decisions are made in the open and with residents—not behind closed doors.

Safer, Smarter Fairburn

  • Strengthen community policing and expand partnerships between residents and officers.

  • Improve traffic flow and expand safe transit options for seniors and working families.

  • Plan growth responsibly, making sure new developments benefit residents without straining city services.

Building a Fairburn for Every Generation

  • Expand access to recreation centers, mentorship, and enrichment programs to keep our youth engaged and inspired.

  • Strengthen partnerships with schools, local businesses, and nonprofits to connect students to scholarships, internships, and job readiness programs.

  • Improve local transit options, sidewalks, and street safety so seniors can move freely and safely around town.

  • Advocate for housing and utility support programs that allow long-time residents to age in place with stability.

bottom of page