Atlanta’s senior and disabled citizens often need special attention and Councilman Mitchell is dedicated to helping them whenever possible. He has supported several legislative actions on their behalf,  including:

• Approved an ordinance authorizing the City of Atlanta to waive 30 percent of its water and sewer rates for taxpayers age 65 and over whose annual household income does not exceed $25,000 annually.
• Adopted a resolution declaring a need for a Comprehensive Healthcare Center in Southwest Atlanta, thus supporting the efforts of the citizens of Southwest Atlanta to re-open Southwest Hospital and Medical Center.
• Adopted a resolution to include in the City of Atlanta 2004 Legislative Package for the Georgia General Assembly a request for an exemption of Atlanta citizens age 62 and over from paying school taxes.
• Approved an ordinance authorizing the establishment and implementation of a "Mattie's Call," an emergency alert initiative for senior citizens who are reported missing within 24-hour period within the City of Atlanta.