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Election is Tuesday

By LINDSAY BIANCHI
lbianchi@thecitizennews.com

Tuesday will be a special date for one of five men looking to make a difference in the burgeoning city of Fairburn. A special election has brought out five candidates to fill the vacancy left by Glenn Higgins, who resigned from the City Council in July.

The candidates come from a variety of backgrounds proving that many regular citizens are interested and concerned about the future of their locality. The youngest candidate, Christian Wright, age 21 spoke with conviction about his feelings for Fairburn.

“I love it out here in Fairburn. I moved here from Atlanta. I don’t want to see Fairburn become crowded and congested. I think we should bring a balance to everything,” he said.

Wright, who works in Christian City, has been busy making fliers and distributing yard signs to get his name out to the public. He has been speaking with voters by phone and in person to let them know he has Fairburn’s future at heart.

James Golden, 44, who works for Coca Cola Enterprises says he “has always had a strong passion for Fairburn.” He is concerned about growth , both residential and commercial in the city. Greenspace is another issue he feels needs to be protected. Golden, age 44, wants a safe hometown environment for his fellow citizens. He has been an active board member with the South Fulton Senior Services who provide meals on wheels for the indigent elderly and a facility where seniors can join in activities such as arts and crafts on a daily basis. The group also works to raise money for their services through donations and fundraisers.

Fairburn’s ex-Chief of Police, Charlie Nave, 64, has also thrown his hat into the ring. Nave served as chief from 1967 to 1989 when he transferred to city hall to cover code enforcement until his retirement in 1998. He worked protecting the citizens of Fairburn for a total of 31 years.

“I think I know enough about the city to help.” Nave said. “I don’t have any immediate concerns. I’m just for better government.” Nave has been talking to people and putting up signs in the city he has lived in for the past 60 years in an effort to get his message out.

The two other men on the ballot, Mario Avery and Scott Vaughn, a teacher at Creekside Elementary, could not be reached for comment by press time.