THE CITIZEN'S OWN STEVE BROWN SUPPORTS TYRONE'S DON RENWALD, TRACY YOUNG, & GORDON SHENKLE

Steve Brown – writer/staff of The Citizen

TYRONE. Post 2 is mostly between Eric Dial and Gordon Shenkle. Shenkle has been a definitive citizen advocate in the public forum (council meetings, newspaper) in the past on slow, controlled growth. He has clearly stated that increased sewer capacity would result in increased housing density and more traffic, etc. On the other hand, Dial is a lobbyist by trade and takes a stance on property rights akin to not wanting mandatory tree buffers and letting developers run amok in the community.

I always try to avoid voting for anyone for elected office who depends upon special interest groups for a living or who knows how to work that system to his advantage. [ERIC DIAL]

Gordon Shenkle is a proven advocate of the town and will put the interest of the citizens of Tyrone above that of the developer gang.
In Post 1, Ken Matthews and Tracy Young both want to uphold low-density growth models. Young has done an exceptional job articulating where he stands on a broad range of issues including growth, public access to government, promoting technology and the sewer issue. If Young follows through, he would make a great town councilman.
The mayor’s race in Tyrone is one of the most critical races in Fayette County. This is one of those situations when actions speak louder than words. Current councilman Mike Smola has proven – based on his council voting record – he will choose high density and more traffic over the current low-density alternative. Based on his council voting record, Smola will support more sewer for higher housing densities every time.
Smola has also maintained a loose affiliation with the developer circle. He supported the rotten transportation SPLOST – which cheats Tyrone and Peachtree City — with a resolution in favor while his constituents overwhelmingly voted against it.
Don Rehwaldt, on the other hand, has vigorously defended the character and charm of Tyrone. He has been an advocate of the people in the public forum on subjects such as traffic congestion, safety, appropriate land use and intergovernmental cooperation.
Without doubt, Don Rehwaldt has earned your vote.