Before you cast your vote this election cycle, choose wisely. Most of the attention is on the national election, but people should also focus on local elections.
We have three County Commissioner members up for re-election, and some Board of Education members up for re-election. We also have someone who is on the Fayette County Development Authority who is asking to be selected for County Commissioner.
Before you vote, ask yourself, “Do these individuals represent what I envision for our community”? If they do, then re-elect or vote for them.
If you envision more data centers, retail, apartments, traffic, all in the name of growth, they should be elected. If you’re tired of looking at trees, and asphalt is more your thing, then, yes, they need to stay in office.
If you enjoy driving around Fayette County and Fayetteville currently and enjoy all the construction on Ga. Highway 54, then, yes, vote for them. If you enjoy sitting in traffic now just to get past Stonewall Avenue, then, yes, they should stay in office.
If you appreciate the Data Center and all it brings, you should vote for Mr. Hicks, because I’m sure he will offer more things like this for you.
If you appreciate the FCBOE keeping 70 administrative positions over direct student employees, then continue to vote those people in. If you like the way the current budget is going, and tax increase, then continue to vote for current members.
Voting is a choice and we all must decide what is best for us, the community, and the nation as a whole. Sometimes the choice may be difficult, and none of the candidates fit your view.
Sometimes the best candidate may not be the party of your choice.
For someone who will usually vote the party line, this year for the local election I will have to change my stance. I have decided to choose wisely, after seeing what has happened locally.
Nelva Nielsen
Fayette County resident
