Political newcomer

Fred Wellman has announced he will seek the mayor's post in Peachtree

City.

Wellman said

in a statement Tuesday that his primary goal will be "to bring a

new tone of civility and respect to the political arena in Peachtree City."

Wellman and

his supporters have also pledged not to accept any donations over $100

with the goal of creating diverse political support with "no vested

interests."

Wellman, who

lives in the Rockspray subdivision, joins Planterra Ridge resident Steve

Brown as the only two announced candidates for mayor.

Wellman said

he hopes to use the city's website, town hall meetings and public forums

to inform citizens about how city government works. He also wants to assist

the development of small businesses and "lead Peachtree City through

the difficult challenges associated with the coming transition from a

fast-growing development to a stable residential city."

Wellman was

one of the 15 candidates who applied to fill the post of departing councilman

Robert Brooks in February. Council tabbed Steve Rapson to replace Brooks,

but Wellman was one of the five finalists interviewed by council.

A 1987 graduate

of West Point Academy who served in the U.S. Army, Wellman moved his family

to Peachtree City in 1998 when he was assigned to Fort McPherson.

Last year he

left active duty so he and his family could remain in Peachtree City.

He remains a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. Currently, Wellman is a

project manager with PMSI-Project Mentors in north Atlanta.

Wellman and

his wife, Crystal, have four children. They attend Peachtree City United

Methodist Church.

He is serving

on a subcommittee helping prepare the city's bond referendum proposal

for a possible community center.

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