Politics & Government
Meet the Final 8 City Council Candidates Before Runoff Election
Peachtree Corners voters - there's still work to be done. Come to the UPCCA sponsored candidate forum on March 19 for a chance to meet and hear the city council candidates for Post 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Voters will have the chance to return to the polls one more time on April 3 to decide on four city council seats. Four of the six posts were undecided in the March 6 election forcing a runoff for the city council seats in Posts 3, 4, 5 and 6.
A candidate forum has been organized for Monday, March 19 at . There will be a meet and greet opportunity fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., the forum will begin at 7:30 and end at 9 p.m.
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Voters will have an opportunity to see the eight remaining candidates and submit questions to the moderator. Gwinnett Superior Court Judge, the Honorable Warren Davis, will be the moderator. The format will be written questions from the audience, Each candidate will be given an opportunity to make a two-minute opening statement as well as an opportunity for a one-minute closing statement.
In addition to hearing the candidates, the City of Peachtree Corners Mayor-Elect Mike Mason will speak before the forum begins and provide an update on the new city.
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The following is a list of the candidates and the posts they are seeking.
Post 3 Candidates:
- David Proud
- Alex Wright
Post 4 at-large Candidates:
- Jeanne Aulbach
- Robert Byars
Post 5 at-large Candidates:
- Lorri Christopher
- Gray Terry
Post 6 at-large Candidates:
- Weare Gratwick
- Brian Stickney
For those who have not yet met the candidates, this is an ideal opportunity to see and speak with each of them before voting on April 3. And if you did not vote in the March 6 election, you will still be eligible to vote in the runoffs.
Absentee and Advanced voting is available through the Gwinnett County Elections office. For information call the elections office at 678-226-7210 or visit the website.
Editor's note: The UPCCA is a 501(c)4 organization comprised of Homeowner Associations and individual members. Established in 1993, its purpose is to look after the quality of life in Peachtree Corners. For more information on the forum please contact the UPCCA 2012 Program Chair, Gay Shook via email.
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