Voters in the new city of Mableton have begun casting ballots ahead of the March 21 election of the city’s mayor and City Council, the first since voters approved the new city last fall.
Candidates must win a majority — more than 50% of the vote — to be elected.
The mayor is elected citywide, and the council candidates will be elected by the residents of the district they are running to represent.
The MDJ reached out to candidates for mayor and City Council with a list of questions. There are four candidates running for mayor — Aaron Carman, LaTonia Long, Michael Murphy and Michael Owens. Their responses are printed below.
Aaron Carman
Family: Wife: Ashley Carman and 2 Sons: Brandon (18yrs) and John Luke (7yrs)
Residence: Mableton – District 4
Occupation: Senior IT Sales Manager (23+ years)
Education: BA – Business Management and Marketing – Wingate University (Wingate, NC) / Campbell HS (Smyrna, GA)
Have you served in elected office before: No
Q: Why are you running for mayor of Mableton?
A: I have spent the majority of my life in South Cobb and believe it is a hidden gem in the Atlanta area. I felt compelled to step forward and serve the community and the people by setting up a solid foundation for this city that will set it on a path for long term success. This will require a focus on building the city’s core foundational services and infrastructure, while minimizing the financial impact on its residents.
Q: Should residents who don’t wish to be part of the new…
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