Kyle Keyser, the 35 year-old co-founder of Atlantans Together Against Crime, which was founded in the wake of the John Henderson murder, entered the mayor’s race yesterday.

In a statement on kylekeyserformayor.com, Kyle explains his reasoning for jumping in…

I believe all the current candidates are talented and care about the City. Still, at my core, I can’t bring myself to fully sign over to any of them. Like a Kirkwood resident I recently spoke with, I ask “how can I simply ‘roll the dice’ when the City’s needs are so dire?”

This question has compelled me to step up. Having my name on the ballot, at a minimum, can be a reminder to every candidate that all of us mean business… and there are alternatives. As they continue to campaign and ultimately go in and vote for themselves on election day, let them see my name next to theirs. Let them be reminded of the thousands of Atlantans who have joined together – from East Atlanta to West End and Boulevard Heights to Midtown – to say:

Enough is enough. We deserve a safe, functional, and well-managed city.

Grift calls Kyle’s run an “advocacy candidacy” and gives him 200-1 odds.  Kyle needs $4,425 to qualify.  You can donate over on the website.

WABE reminded me on my ride in this morning that tonight is the night to dine out at participating Atlanta metro area restaurants and bars to help contribute to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta reward fund being offered in connection to the Standard shooting of John Henderson.

Over 70 Atlanta area restaurants are currently participating.  (See full list here)  Each are encouraged to donate 20% of profits from the evening to the fund, however any amount is gladly accepted.

According to a map on the Atlantans Together Against Crime website, these four Decatur restaurants are among them:

• Raging Burrito
• Twain’s
• Universal Joint
• Steinbecks

Tacqueria de Sol is also on the list, though the Decatur location isn’t mapped.  Can anyone confirm/deny the Decatur Tacqueria location?