Starbucks Boycott Resolution

At a glance

• What: Resolution 26-R-4188 declares Council's support for unionized Starbucks workers by endorsing the boycott called by Workers United-SEIU and encouraging residents, neighboring municipalities and the City to refrain from buying Starbucks products until Starbucks finalizes a fair union contract.
• Where it stands: Adopted as amended on October 19, 2026 by 11 yeas, 3 nays, 1 abstention.
• Next: None recorded.

October 19 floor action

• Wan made a substitute motion to file, seconded by Norwood; it failed.
• Westmoreland moved to adopt as amended; carried 11-3-1. No: Wan, Worthy, Norwood. Abstain: Martin, who stated for the record that he is a stakeholder with Starbucks.
• Sponsors as printed: K. Bond, Lewis, M. Bond and Bakhtiari; amended by Community Development/Human Services.

Timeline

• Introduced October 5 and referred to Community Development/Human Services (October 13).

Sources

• Action minutes, City Council regular meeting, October 5, 2026: https://atlantacityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=15&ID=4140&Inline=True
• Action minutes (draft), City Council regular meeting, October 19, 2026: https://atlantacityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=15&ID=4149&Inline=True

Log

2026-10-19 - City Council

Adopted as amended 11-3-1 after a substitute motion to file failed.

2026-10-05 - City Council

Introduced by K. Bond and referred to Community Development/Human Services (next October 13).