I would like to express serious concerns about the upcoming Fayetteville election. I am disappointed that our local newspapers have made little to no mention of the fact that two of the candidates are related.

Mr. Edwards and Ms. Hawkins are brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Nepotism is, for the most part, not allowed in the workplace except family business.

We certainly do not want relatives representing 40 percent of our council. That would be like having 174 of Nancy Pelosi’s family serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Additionally, both Mr. Edwards and Mr. Oddo have undeveloped land or commercial interests in the city that could represent serous conflicts of interest. I understand that both gentlemen have had recent dealings with the city over personal business.

That is certainly their right but I question the wisdom of having them in elective office representing the rest of the citizens and taxpayers.

Gene Harrison

Fayetteville, Ga.