I love Watkinsville

....to borrow a campaign phrase from current city council member Samantha Purcell, which is why I filed the paperwork and paid the fee to qualify and run for the office of Mayor of Watkinsville.  The election is Tuesday, November 8th, 2011. I do have opposition in Charles Ivie, who was on the council in early 1970s.

I have attended many city council meetings and have learned a lot from Mayor Joe Walter and his predecessor Jim Luken. I hope I garner enough votes and support November 8th to continue to work with the current city council members Mike Link, Brian Brodrick, Samantha Purcell and Toby Smith.

Watkinsville is a wonderful place to live, and I want to make sure it remains so. Please consider voting for me Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 or the two weeks or so of advance voting before. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 706-769-1131. Thank you for your consideration
Location: Watkinsville, GA 30677, USA

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