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Rev. Debbie Pender Endorses Shelia for District 4 Commissioner
Rev. Debbie Pender, and Husband, Gold Medal Olympian Dr. Melvin Pender, Endorse Shelia Edwards for District 4 Commissioner
I am humbled and honored to share with the community that I have received the endorsement of Marietta Resident, War Hero, and Gold Medal Olympian Dr. Melvin Pender and his wife, Rev. Debbie Pender, for Cobb County Commissioner for District 4. I am glad to have the support of both Melvin and Debbie - recognized and respected leaders in Cobb County - who are active and work tirelessly to improve our community.
“We are supporting Shelia Edwards because she is the most qualified candidate in the race to lead South Cobb. Shelia is extremely intelligent and is intensely knowledgeable of county government. She uses her skill-sets for the betterment of our community, which was on full display when she led a grassroots group of citizens to stop an illegal household waste transfer station that was operating next to their homes and the Chattahoochee River. Shelia’s work to halt this community nuisance allowed new growth, economic development, and additional housing to be created in its place on nearby Riverview Road. This grassroots legacy characterizes Shelia’s work and validates her genuine commitment to improving our quality of life. It also highlights her ability to work effectively and efficiently with others for the betterment of South Cobb. Shelia’s strong leadership skills, her knowledge and understanding of government, her ability to make government work for us, and her unyielding desire to be of service to those in our community will be her best attributes as the next Commissioner for District 4.”
- Dr. Melvin and Rev. Debbie Pender
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About the Penders
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Melvin and Debbie Pender are motivational speakers who spend an enormous amount of time traveling the world to share their personal stories and real-life experiences of adversity, challenges, and triumph. Debbie’s distinguished career includes serving as an International Pastor in London, caring for orphans, and developing clean drinking water in Africa. Melvin has received national and international honors and awards for a lifetime of achievements including being a Gold Medal Olympian and a decorated Vietnam War Veteran. To capture his life’s work, Melvin and Debbie co-authored his autobiography, “Expressions of Hope: The Mel Pender Story.”
