Faith

in PTC voters was restored by election

My faith in the

voters in Peachtree City was restored during the election

on Nov. 2. Not only did they turn out in higher numbers

than usual (almost 30 percent of registered voters), they

cast their ballots to firmly say NO to annexation and NO

to continued high-density development. Finally, the

quality of life in our city took precedence over the huge

profits of a select few. The majority has spoken, and

developers should beware.

The two candidates in the

race for Post 2 who were most firmly against annexation

and high-density growth received almost 80 percent of the

votes between them. The fact that Dan Tennant won the

race without the need for a runoff speaks volumes as

well. Dan stood up for who he is and what he believes in,

and has proven that an "average Joe" can and

should represent his fellow citizens. Dan is enthusiastic

and a firm believer that our city council must do what is

best for all of us, not just what is best for those who

only look to profit regardless of the cost to our city. I

look forward to good things happening due to Dan's

efforts.

Peachtree City's voters

also firmly rejected the one candidate who saw fit to use

his five-figure campaign war chest to do nothing more

than attack the competition. Instead of speaking to the

concerns of the voters, he chose to use a questionable

"consultant" to mount a campaign of

misinformation. I don't feel big dollars belong in

small-town races, and it is clear that big dollars don't

spell automatic victory. Perhaps his resounding defeat

will mean we won't see his type of campaigning in future

races.

Finally, I was pleased to

see the showing by Melvin Ewing in the race for Post 1.

Mr. Ewing did not have a huge campaign fund to draw on,

and surely did not have the name recognition of the

incumbent, yet he was able to garner over 31 percent of

the vote. I sincerely hope that the victor in that race

will understand that she needs to be more in tune with

the needs of all Peachtree City voters, and that she

moves forward with her "no annexation" pledge.

The biggest winner of all

on Nov. 2 was you and I, the average Peachtree City

resident. We now have a voice on our city council who

will listen to our concerns and who will act on those

concerns, and with the help of others on council who are

really concerned about what is best for the city first,

he can help our city continue to be a "great place

to call home." I urge everyone to stay involved, to

attend council meetings and to write letters, to make it

clear that we expect nothing but the best from our city

government.

Steve Fodor

Peachtree City