Lori Henry Gains Endorsements From Zapata, Palermo

ROSWELL, GA -- Two incumbents on the Roswell City Council have come out and endorsed Lori Henry, one of two candidates voters will consider as they head to the polls for the April 18 special election runoff.

Marcelo Zapata and Mike Palermo are endorsing Henry's bid to win the vacant Post 4 seat on the Council.

“All candidates running for Council are good people and I believe they solely want to serve our community," Palermo said. "Democracy is strengthened when we as voters have choices, and I will applaud the election winner, period. I have been asked who is receiving my vote and I have decided to post it to hopefully start a cordial conversation. I recognize that we do not all have the same priorities."

Palermo said he's supporting Henry because she "supports my fight to protect our neighborhoods" and is an independent voice who will only be accountable to the people.

"I don't believe someone in a local legislative branch should feel in debt to the executive branch," Palermo said.

Zapata noted he is "enthusiastically" supporting Henry for the race because of her service, integrity and commitment to represent all residents of the city.

He also encouraged residents to perform their civic duty and cast ballots for the April 18 special election.

Willsey has gotten the support from Mayor Jere Wood as well as former special election candidate Shawn Wright.

Image via Lori Henry