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Monday, August 4, 2008
Local elections: Out with the old?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This is the first time that I have ever paid such close attention to local elections. Although I voted in every election I could, this is the first time I felt my vote could really make a difference in the outcome.
These runoffs have become equivalent to watching a heavyweight title bout, with the winner(s) either taking Clayton County in a new direction, or maintaining the status quo.
I’m just curious … is anyone out there satisfied with the current status quo in Clayton County? The runoff candidates are:
County Commissioner: Eldrin Bell (I) versus Lee Scott.
District Attorney: Tracy Graham-Lawson versus Jewel Scott (I).
District 3 Commissioner - Wole Ralph (I) versus Angela Redding.
School Board: District 2 (Lindsey McDaniel, III v. Wanda Smith); District 3 (Jessie Goree v. Charles Davis); District 4 (Michael King v. Milton Mack); District 5 (Ophelia Burroughs v. Jennifer Talley); and District 6 (Mary Baker v. John Askew).
Sheriff - Victor Hill (I) versus Kem Kimbrough.
The race is not over for this winner or Clayton residents as Jack Rainwater waits to see who he will face come November
U.S. Senate: Vernon Jones v. Jim Martin.
I advance voted late last week and the good news is, at least in my area, the turnout was higher than in July according to poll workers I spoke with. That’s progress! Come back after the election to either celebrate or commiserate depending on who you vote for.
On another note - Clayton County Public Schools reconvene on Thursday. Given all our children have gone through lately, please show them some support by participating in CCPS’ annual “Day One” project. “The role of the volunteer is to welcome students with a friendly smile when they arrive, give them a pen or pencil, and offer words of encouragement. This should only take about 90 minutes,” according to Rhonda Burnough, Coordinator of Day One.
You may volunteer at the school of your choice. Please contact Burnough at 770-473-2760 to sign up.
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