Are you the half the voted for the city? Or, are you the half that voted no for the city?
Although I voted “NO” for the city, I do not consider myself one half of anything. I am a citizen of the new City of Peachtree Corners. Everyone in the city should now consider themselves a citizen of the city, not part of a special half that is better or smarter than anyone else. Rather, all equals in our rights and voices as citizens.
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My reasons for voting no were all centered on government’s relentless tendency to grow and grow. My reasons for running for Post 5 now are centered on thwarting that tendency. The Charter promises something very unique. It was branded “city-lite.” I want to ensure that promise is kept. I want to make certain the excitement we have for local control does not manifest itself as an over-reaching city council.
I was born and raised in unincorporated Norcross. I attended grammar school, middle school and then Norcross High School. I am going to raise my family in the new City of Peachtree Corners and I am going to teach my kids to respect all parts of the city. I want them to know that the city is full of hard working people that want Peachtree Corners to be a great place to live and work.
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I welcome everyone to the new City of Peachtree Corners and invite you to call or email me with any concerns or questions regarding the city. I will give you honest answers. Not answers with words parsed for politics.
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