Friday, August 29, 2003
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Friday, August 29, 2003 |
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Poolman to run for PTC council seat By J. FRANK
LYNCH
And then there were two. Lee H. Poolman, a three-year resident of Peachtree City with more than 20 years of municipal finance experience, announced Monday his intentions to run for one of two seats up for grabs in November on the Peachtree City Council. He joins incumbent Dan Tennant, who is seeking a second four-year term in the Post 1 seat. Though Peachtree City's councilmen are elected "at large" or citywide, candidates still run for a particular seat, or post. Post 1 will become vacant at the end of the year when Annie McMenamin steps down after more than 13 years on the council. Poolman is employed by the Fulton County government as a financial systems manager, according to information provided by him to the media. Originally from Ohio where he was once controller at Owens College, Poolman moved to Georgia in 1990, where he has held jobs as finance director for both Hall County and the city of Griffin. "With all my experience from the City of Griffin to that of Fulton County, I believe I have gained a definite perspective of the challenges facing all city departments and the issues that face the city every day," he said. "I have worked closely with politicians and don't particularly want to be one. I have no hidden 'agendas' or predetermined alliances. I believe that I have valuable knowledge that would help the city in this time of economic crisis and I could provide good sound financial direction to protect the quality of life which is so critical for Peachtree City residents." Residents of The Enclave neighborhood, Poolman and his wife, Cass, have been married 17 years and have two teenage girls: Michelle, 14, and Melanie, 16. "I enjoy some of the things that make Peachtree City so desirable," he said in his campaign announcement. "I love to play golf, kayak, bike and ride on the golf cart paths after I have returned from all the traffic and congestion in Atlanta. "The small town feel and vast amenities this City offers are what I want to protect for its citizens and future residents." Qualifying dates for candidates to officially file to run in the city election are Sept. 8-12. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. In addition to the two council seats, voters will be asked to decide through a $4.9 million bond referendum whether the city's library should be expanded.
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