Tennant,

who ran as a write-in candidate in the 1995 Post 2

election and narrowly lost, has lived in Peachtree City

with his wife, Kristine, a Fayette County teacher, and

two young sons for more than five years. He and his

family moved from northern Virginia to Peachtree City in

1994.

"So

many people respected my decision to run in 1995, despite

the overwhelming odds, and they have urged me to run this

year," said Tennant. "After giving it a lot of

thought and having consulted with many friends and

associates, I am pleased to announce that I intend to

seek the Post 2 council position this fall."

Tennant,

42, graduated from California State University in 1980

with a B.S. in business administration and is national

key accounts manager for Matthews International

Corporation, based in Pittsburgh, Pa. He has been

involved in numerous community activities, including

youth sports, the YMCA, Meals on Wheels, Kiwanis, and the

Peachtree City United Methodist Church, including the

church's Promise Keepers, Habitat for Humanity, and

United Methodist Men groups.

An avid

golfer, Tennant is well know for organizing one of the

largest annual charity golf tournaments in Georgia, the

Joe Tennant Memorial Classic, each spring at Flat Creek

Club in Peachtree City.

"I

believe firmly in the idea of ordinary citizens with no

special interests serving their community in public

office, and I eagerly await the challenges that lie ahead

as the city approaches build-out," said Tennant.

"I believe my comprehensive business management

background, as well as my enthusiasm, family values,

community involvement and moral character will serve me

well in representing the citizens of Peachtree City in a

fair and even-handed manner."

Tennant is

a registered Republican and declares his political

beliefs are conservative in general. In a letter sent to

many citizens earlier in July to determine if his

candidacy was indeed warranted, Tennant stated that he

believes in an honest, open, responsive and fiscally

responsible government that is run efficiently and in the

best interests of the community as a whole. He believes

in strong and well equipped police and fire departments,

the need to enhance services and programs to the city's

youth, an expansion of community, and modest growth

balanced with the preservation of the Peachtree City

life-style.

"I

believe in honesty and integrity above all else,"

said Tennant. "I'm not part of the political

establishment, and I have no prejudices, special

interests, pre-conceived ideas or hidden agenda. I bring

to the table new blood and vitality with an unbiased and

fair commitment to protect the best interests of

Peachtree City families."

Tennant

said he is in the process of organizing a campaign

committee, and expects to name a campaign manager soon.

"I feel blessed to live in Peachtree City with my

family, and I look forward to answering the call to serve

my community on city council."

The

election will be Tuesday, Nov. 2.

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