Friday, September 28, 2001
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Friday, September 28, 2001 |
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Senoia's political slate is set for November By JOHN
THOMPSON
As political signs start popping up throughout town, Senoia's residents are bracing for a big political season. When qualifying for the latest special election ended last Friday, 14 candidates had qualified for the four council seats and mayor's position. For the first time in a long time, Senoia could possibly have an entire new slate of politicians to run the town when the first meeting of the year is gaveled to order Jan.7. In the mayor's race, two council members are squaring off to see who will succeed Mayor Joan Trammell. Pam Youngblood was the first to qualify, but shortly after Youngblood signed up, Dianne Cleveland showed up at City Hall to challenge her. Two council members will be chosen from a slate of incumbent Councilman Bob Hannah, Arlevia Gates, Ed Roberts and Patrick Tunnell. In the special election to replace resigning Councilman Darren Ratajski, voters will choose from among Robert Belisle, Kenneth Davis and Jason Epps. The final special election is for Youngblood's position on the council. Youngblood was forced to resign her position when she qualified for mayor. Voters will choose from a slate of Kenneth Gordon, Ernie Jackson Jr., Lester Mann and Bill Royal. The candidates will have a chance to offer their views on their plans for the city next Wednesday at the Senoia Senior Center on Howard. A political forum starts at 11:30 a.m. and candidates will present a brief opening statement and the answer questions from Coweta Citizen Review Editor John Thompson. The public is invited to attend.
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