Thurman Won't Seek Re-Election To Milton City Council

MILTON, GA -- A familiar face around Milton will not be returning to the City Council in 2018. "After much prayer and deliberation," Karen Thurman said she's chosen not to run for another term on the council.

It was a decision, she added, that was based on needing a break to concentrate on her family, health and her business.

"I have dedicated significant time over the past 20+ years to the community that is now the city of
Milton," she said. "It has been a labor of love. I have had the honor and privilege to be a part of the founding of the great city of Milton and to represent its citizens since our incorporation."

Thurman went on to thank residents in the community for allowing her to serve them over the last 11 years on the Council as well as on the Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals and "for supporting my other efforts on behalf of our community."

"I love our city and am very proud of everything we have accomplished," she added. "I have always committed my time and efforts to achieve what I felt were the most important priorities for our residents."

Thurman's District 1, Post 1 seat is being sought by Peyton Jamison (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

While working on incorporation efforts before that dream was achieved in 2006, Thurman said she couldn't have imagined all the city has accomplished, such as installing roundabouts to help with traffic flow, making improvements to Bell Memorial Park, opening Broadwell Pavilion and constructing its new city hall. Of course, Milton has a lot to be proud of, but what's most important is that this northwest Fulton County city has developed a "true sense of community," Thurman continued.

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"We are just getting started and I look forward to continuing to serve the residents of the city on the initiatives that are important to us," she added. "It will just be in a different capacity. These include expanding both our passive and active parks, working on creative ways to preserve our existing equestrian properties and to encourage larger lot subdivisions and making sure that Milton is a welcoming and inclusive place for all. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you. I look forward to seeing what God has planned for me next."

Qualifying for the Nov. 7 municipal election will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 through Friday, Aug. 25 in the office of city clerk at Milton City Hall, which is at 2006 Heritage Walk. Qualifying fees are $390 for Council seats District 1, Post 1; District 2, Post 1; and District 3, Post 1; and $690 for the office of mayor

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