Jim Luken changes mind, will evidently be Watkinsville Mayor again
Watkinsville Mayor Jim Luken reversed a previous political retirement announcement by qualifying for office again with a few hours left before today's deadline for his third term as the chief political officer of the Oconee County seat. No opposition was recorded as of 2:30 pm today. Qualifying closed at 4:30 pm Wednesday.
Current Mayor Jim Luken changed his mind and will return for another two year go-round as Mayor of the county seat Watkinsville. Two would-be Mayoral candidates apparently backed out at the last second or some 72 hours before the end of qualifying due to personal and residential reasons. One of the mystery would-be candidates was already on the council and the other was a local business owner.
Brian Brodrick and John Walsh also re-qualified for their city council seats without apparent opposition.
Thank goodness for all of their return to the council and mayoral slots. Watkinsville will continue to have good governance by a diverse and moderate lot. We can continue to work with the government to make this a great place to live.
Here are some predictions for the short term future: Brodrick and Mike Link will be opposed to package sales in stores while Samantha Purcell and John Walsh will support it. That leaves Joe Walter to cast the deciding vote, probably before Christmas.
Luken commented that not having a Mayor in Watkinsville was not an option.
Current Mayor Jim Luken changed his mind and will return for another two year go-round as Mayor of the county seat Watkinsville. Two would-be Mayoral candidates apparently backed out at the last second or some 72 hours before the end of qualifying due to personal and residential reasons. One of the mystery would-be candidates was already on the council and the other was a local business owner.
Brian Brodrick and John Walsh also re-qualified for their city council seats without apparent opposition.
Thank goodness for all of their return to the council and mayoral slots. Watkinsville will continue to have good governance by a diverse and moderate lot. We can continue to work with the government to make this a great place to live.
Here are some predictions for the short term future: Brodrick and Mike Link will be opposed to package sales in stores while Samantha Purcell and John Walsh will support it. That leaves Joe Walter to cast the deciding vote, probably before Christmas.
Luken commented that not having a Mayor in Watkinsville was not an option.
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