Herod's announcement

As we've chatted about already, Andy Herod is running for District Eight. He sent out this email to some folks on the eastside ...

Dear Friends and neighbors: I am emailing you to let you know that I have decided to run for the 8th District seat of the Athens-Clarke County Commission. As you may know, Commissioner States McCarter resigned today. The Special Election to replace Commissioner McCarter will occur on March 20, 2007. I hope I can count on your support in the coming weeks.
With very best wishes,
Andy Herod

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Andy Herod, Neighborhood Activist, to Run for 8th District Commission Seat

Athens, Georgia February 7, 2007 — Andy Herod, long-time Athens neighborhood activist, has announced his intention to run for the 8th district Commission seat vacated by States McCarter. Currently a member of the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission, president of the Federation of Neighborhoods, and president of the Green Acres-Crestwood Community Association, Herod's campaign will focus on strong neighborhoods and smart growth for the 8th district.

"I am enthusiastic about what we can accomplish in the 8th district by working together as united neighborhoods in partnership with government, business, and community associations. I look forward to outlining in detail how I will continue to work to improve the quality of life for all residents of the 8th district," stated Herod.

Andy has lived in Green Acres for some 12 years. He is a Professor of Geography at UGA, serves as Chair of the President's Faculty Advisory Committee, and is a member of University Council. His wife, Jennifer Frum, has worked in Public Service and Outreach at UGA since 1995.

For more information about Herod's upcoming campaign, contact him at andyherodathens@yahoo.com.