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Lasseter won't seek second term
Feb 28, 2012
Gwinnett County Commissioner Shirley Lasseter has decided not to seek re-election.
Lasseter, who represents District 1, said recent health problems contributed to her decision not to seek another term. She was elected to the post in 2008.
Two candidates have announced they will seek the District 1 commission seat: Suwanee City Councilman Jace Brooks and Duluth accountant Laurie McClain. Both, like Lasseter, are Republicans.
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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.
