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DIRECT-PAC endorses
Rutherford for PTC Post 1
In consideration of potential
for DIRECT PAC to endorse one of the candidates for City Council Post
1, our organization, on Oct. 9, met with Adduci, Poolman, and Rutherford.
The candidates had graciously accepted our invitation to talk with us.
Thereafter, we attended the Rotary Forum to again listen as the candidates
answered questions from other citizens.
During our meeting, Mr. Poolman displayed only sketchy familiarity with
the issues facing Peachtree City. Additionally, Poolman reports to Councilman
Rapson at their mutual place of employment. Although we have no reason
to believe that any intentional influence would occur, we feel that this
is a tremendous conflict of interest and could, intentionally or not,
sway Mr. Poolman’s votes. This conflict and Mr. Poolman’s lack
of knowledge regarding the issues are the reasons that DIRECT PAC cannot
endorse this candidate.
DIRECT PAC has also decided not to endorse James Adduci because it is
clear that he has no knowledge of the issues facing Peachtree City. He
intends to rely on his skills to do what’s right once in office.
We do not agree with Adduci’s approach.
Listening to Judi Rutherford at our meeting and at the Rotary Forum, it
became clear that she is informed of the issues and has taken an active
interest in the actions of the City Council. She also has previous experience
in local government that can serve her well on Peachtree City’s Council.
On the other hand, Ms. Rutherford is an employee of the Peachtree City
Amphitheater and thus subject to conflicts of interest on issues regarding
the Amphitheater and the Development Authority of Peachtree City. Nonetheless,
we feel Ms. Rutherford is the best candidate running for Post 1 and we,
therefore, endorse her candidacy.
Rex Green
Executive Committee
DIRECT PAC
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