Candidate in the 9th District

Courtesy of Adrian, I received a press release from Kelly Girtz, who has recently declared his candidacy for the District 9 seat on the Athens-Clarke County Commission. That's the seat being vacated by Tom Chasteen and already has two candidates in Ed Vaughn and Alvin Sheets.

Girtz is a teacher at the Classic City Learning Center and has lived in Athens-Clarke County for the past 10 years.

Says Girtz:

My interest in a seat on the County Commission developed through my work with children and families in Clarke County. To fulfill the potential of this community, I must now extend my work beyond the classroom. Expanding economic opportunities, ensuring appropriate land use, creating viable transportation options and supporting safe neighborhoods are all essential to the health of this community and its residents. Fortunately, all are possible if they are supported by sound decision making from the Athens-Clarke County Commission.

Some of the language is a little pretentious, if you ask me, but he seems to be a good guy with an honest desire to make this community a better place. We need more of that. So look him up and ask about his campaign, particularly if you live in the 9th District.