Businessman Seeks Johns Creek City Council Seat

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Another Johns Creek resident is jumping into the local political arena.

Businessman Jay Lin on Monday announced he will run for the vacant Post 2 seat on the Johns Creek City Council.

The seat was vacated when Brad Raffensperger resigned to run for State House District 50 seat.

“As a conservative, I’ll work to make sure our property taxes don’t rise,” Lin said. “I’ve raised a family here, built a business here, and now I want to take those experiences to city council to keep our city moving forward.”

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According to his campaign website, Jay and wife, Mimi Lin, are owners of Pacific Ventures, Inc., a Johns Creek-based home remodeling business. The firm specializes in sustainable design and in reducing carbon footprints of buildings, as well as reducing utility expenses to owners.

The Lins have two adult children, Kevin and Katie, both of whom are graduates of Northview High School. The Lins are also active members of Influencers Church of Atlanta.

The special election to fill Post 2, as well as the vacant Post 5 seat, will be held Nov. 3 in conjunction with the city’s general municipal election. The Post 5 seat was vacated when Kelly Stewart also resigned to run for the State House seat.

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Image via Mark Rountree/Jay Lin