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Monday, May 12, 2008
Time to check those ballots
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It is no secret that change is wanted and badly needed in Clayton County across the board.
Some of these incumbents are trying to bring out the best in Clayton, while others bring out the best residents to challenge them for their job.
Below are all of the positions up for reelection and their incumbents click here to find your district :
Clerk of Superior Court: Linda Miller
County Commissioner: District 2 (vacated by Virginia Burton Gray); Wole Ralph (District 3)
County Commissioner Chairman: Eldrin Bell
District Attorney: Jewel Scott
Judge of Superior Court: Deborah Benefield; Matthew Simmons
Magistrate Judge: Daphne Melinda Walker (running unopposed)
Probate Court Judge: Pamela Ferguson (running unopposed)
School Board: Lois Baines Hunter (District 2); District 3 (to be vacated by Yolanda Everett); District 4 (nonpartisan special election held to replace Ericka Davis); District 5 (to be vacated by Wendell “Rod” Johnson); District 6 (vacated by Eddie White); David Ashe (District 7); District 8 (nonpartisan special election held to replace Norresse Haynes)
Senate: Valencia Seay (District 34); Gail Davenport (District 44)
Sheriff: Victor Hill
Solicitor General: Leslie Miller Terry
State Court Judge: Harold Benefield; Morris Braswell; Linda Cowen
State Representative: Georganna Sinkfield (District 60); Joe Heckstall (District 62); Roberta Abdul-Salaam (District 74); Celeste Johnson (District 75); Mike Glanton (District 76); Darryl Jordan (District 77); District 78 (to be vacated by Wade Starr)
Tax Commissioner: Terry Baskin (running unopposed)
U.S. Representative: David Scott
Which of the elected officials listed above are doing their job well, and deserve to continue serving us?
Stay tuned to this blog for details regarding upcoming political forums to be hosted by various civic organizations in Clayton, so you can hear from incumbents and their competitors.
In order to vote on July 15, you must register to vote at the Board of Elections by June 16 (if mailed must be postmarked by midnight, or taken into their office by 5:00pm) is June 16. You can also find out your school district here as well.
On May 16, MayFest 2008 takes “Steps To A Healthier Clayton” at Clayton County International Park (The Beach). Open to seniors 55+, health and wellness information will be provided, along with lunch and a fitness walk. Register at J. Charley Griswell Center, Aging Center, Shelnutt Center or Frank Bailey Center.
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