Business Consultant To Run For Johns Creek City Council

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- A local business consultant has joined the growing list of candidates who are seeking to get involved in their respective communities in a more high-profile manner. Vicki Horton is running for the Johns Creek City Council Post 3 seat held by incumbent Cori Davenport.

Horton, who says she has more than 25 years of experience in economic development, said Johns Creek is at a "turning point," and needs new leadership to help guide the city forward.

"I vow to use my broad experience to help our city as your city council member with honor and integrity," she added.

The city is grappling with extensive traffic congestion, "disappearing" greenspace and new development sprouting out of the ground at a rapid pace, Horton continued in her press release. Any new growth the city experiences should be done at a pace that doesn't compromise sustainability, affordability and its residential character, she added (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

"As a City Council member, I will develop solutions for responsible growth that will continue to support the prosperity of Johns Creek," she added. "We will invest in growth that the city can absorb and sustain in the long run and I’ll oppose projects I believe will harm our city’s future.

“As an economic development consultant, I help communities find solutions that work for businesses as well as residents because I always adhere to best practices. My highest priority will be to ensure that the City Council frequently requests, receives and acts on input from the residents of Johns Creek. Community members should have an opportunity to impact decision making. I will listen to our community first and then develop the best plan of action based on a unified vision for Johns Creek.”

Horton is a consultant who helps businesses to identify prime locations for new office, manufacturing and distribution hubs, her website states. The site also states she's consulted for many Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

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Born and raised in Ohio, Horton earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Akron and a master's degree in public administration from Cleveland State University. Horton teaches courses on economic development, site selection and public/private collaboration at Colorado State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Georgia and University of North Carolina.

Horton is also a regular lecturer for the International Economic Development Council. Horton has lived in Johns Creek for eight years. She and her daughter enjoy the outdoors, bird watching, chess, the arts and "value the benefit Johns Creek offers as a family oriented community," her news release states.

For more information, visit Horton's website or email her at vicki@vickihorton.com.

Image via Vicki Horton