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The News Saturday, January 1, 2014 • 17 TION E 2014 e contested local races, except the cratic nominee in that race will face n the November. All candidates listed Board of Commissioners Post 2 (Democrat) Doreen Williams Doreen L. Williams Age: 63 City: Conyers Profession: Educator of 30 years, retired in 2012 Previous runs for office or leadership positions: Ran for Georgia State Legislature, District 92 in 2012; currently serve on the Board of Directors for View Point Health; currently Director of Public Affairs for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; former Chair of the Rockdale County Democratic Party, currently on leave of absence. What you would bring to this position: I see a need for some change in the County Commission with a person who can mediate and bring a calm voice of reason. My previous community service has allowed me to practice and refine the process of gathering information, sticking to the facts and using a fair, rational approach to making decisions. Reaching out to the community of people who will be impacted by the decisions is a key point of leadership that I can provide. For more: www.drdoreenwilliams.com Josie Dean Age: 54 City: Conyers Profession: minister and day care owner Previous elected office or leadership positions: SPLOST oversight committee, subcommittees for 911/Fire Rescue/RCSO and Transportation What would you bring to this position: I would give this office back to the citizens and would bring a level head. I’m not looking for fame, fortune or money. Somebody’s got to have the concerns of the people. To give people back a voice in local government. Common sense leadership. For more: [email protected] Arlan Gibson Age: 65 City: Conyers Profession: former Fulton deputy and state corrections officer, Army veteran Previous elected office or leadership positions: Working on helping form a Veteran’s Court in Probate Court; member of Rockdale Rotary, 100 Black Men of America, and the Fountain Crest Homeowners Association; previously ran for Macon mayoral Republican nomination What would you bring to this position: I think I would bring leadership as a consensus person and a team player who wants to bring government cooperation. I would bring a sense of teamwork so we can get things done. I believe in cooperation amongst the commissioners. I don’t make many promises. What I can promise is I’ll work my hardest to earn the respect and allegiance of Rockdale County citizens. For more: www.gibsonforus.com U.S. Congress Fourth District (Democrat) Tom Brown Age: 61 City: Decatur Profession: Retired Sheriff What differentiates you from your opponent? I am running for the Fourth Congressional District seat because I am frustrated by this do-nothing Congress and frankly by the ineffective, passive representation our district has been getting in recent years. Although most of the gridlock and the craziness in Washington starts with the Republicans, Democrats cannot escape some responsibility. My opponent has been part and parcel of the partisan acrimony that has made this Congress a complete waste of time and taxpayer’s funds. All across the Fourth, I’ve heard constituents ask where are the jobs? Where is the economic development? Where are the infrastructure projects that an effective Congressman is supposed to bring to his district? The answer is “NOWHERE.” Clearly the Fourth is not getting the effective leadership it needs and deserves. And that is why I am running. In contrast to my opponent, I will bring to the U.S. Congress fresh ideas, renewed vigor and the courage to offer a measure of bipartisanship when that may be needed to best serve the people of the 4th. Henry “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (incumbent) Age: 59 City: Lithonia Profession: Congressman; former attorney, judge and county commissioner What differentiates you from your opponent? I have a record of effective public service and will ask voters to support me based on my record. I am proud of my committee work on Armed Services and Judiciary, as well as my voting record in support of legislation that provides for the common defense and promotes the general welfare. My office is known for effective constituent services -- we have secured more than $32 million for constituents seeking help with federal agencies. I have delivered on my promise of “Taking Care of Home First” by helping bring home more than $250 million for roads, schools and cops. For more: 770-987-2291, hankforcongress.com, hankjohnson. house.gov, facebook.com/HankJohnsonJr , facebook.com/pages/Congressman-Hank-Johnson/115356957005, Campaign Twitter: @ReElectHank | Congressional Twitter: @RepHankJohnson For more: www.tombrownforcongress.com, [phone], [email protected], Twitter @TBrown4Congress for lb ful io n so the did n ca , vi s ate ck ro sit ne le da om .c ws