Current Peachtree

City Councilman Steve Rapson has announced his candidacy for the upcoming

election.

Rapson has

said he will run for Post 3, the seat he currently holds. Rapson was selected

to the seat by council in March after the resignation of longtime councilman

Robert Brooks. Rapson was one of 14 candidates vying for the seat.

Rapson currently

serves in Fulton County's financial department, although he previously

served as Peachtree City's finance director. It is that experience that

makes him a solid candidate, Rapson says.

"As the

former financial services director for Peachtree City, I gained an internal

knowledge of the challenges facing the various city departments,"

Rapson said. "I know Peachtree City: the internal processes, the

senior management, the financial structure and day-to-day operations.

I an not a politician and I have no hidden 'agenda'. I simply believe

that I have the necessary sensitive and dynamic leadership to handle the

complexities associated with governmental operations."

Rapson, who

has lived in Peachtree City for 11 years, is married to Kristi Rapson,

director of the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. He serves as treasurer

of the Fayette County Special Olympics and is a board member of the Fayette

County YMCA.

Rapson is also

a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

One of Rapson's

goals is to establish "a level of citizen trust" in city government.

"I know

it may sound corny, but I truly believe that each individual resident

deserves to be represented and I want to make sure the concerns of the

average resident are heard."

Rapson also

said the city is entering a crucial time as the final development of the

city takes place.

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