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Pete
Bridges is perhaps one of the finest people that our town ever produced.
He and his wife Barbara have represented out town well in Pete's almost
two decades to serving the citizens of Tallapoosa. Pete is an astute
businessman. West Georgia Golf Company is known all over the United
States. I've met golfers from
Hawaii to
Hilton Head who
played with clubs from West Georgia Golf. West Georgia Golf Company has
given many of our young people jobs to further their education and for
that fact our city should be grateful. Pete has always believed in the
youth of our town. Pete is perhaps the most hands-on municipal leader
I've ever heard of.There is no question that he is the most accessible.
Four years ago when I bought a house in
Tallapoosa, Pete welcomed me home the day I closed on the house.
Seeing the positive growth of our town with restaurants, shops, and
businesses opening has made many of us know that Pete's leadership is a
key reason why. Our town's financial ledgers are in the black. Pete
Bridges has fought for improvements our town needed. Public
safety always had the support of Pete Bridges. As mayor he was a
good steward for our tax dollars. I am delighted that he handed over the
reins of the city's leadership to Jackie Roberts. She is a remarkable
woman and has served our city well for many years. I look forward to her
continuing doing a great job and continued quality growth
for Tallapoosa. Pete Bridges has never backed down from a challenge.
He's proven it more than once. My major in graduate school was
leadership. I learned that leadership is doing the right thing and not
necessarily doong whatever it takes to hold power. Pete has always shown
leadership as a businessman, in his service on the city council and his
many years as mayor. Pete is running for our district's
state senate seat. It is an important job. It takes someone to
step up and lead. It takes someone who can shake things up under the
Gold Dome in Atlanta.
It takes someone willing to fight for his constituents. Same ole, same
ole and the status quo are no longer acceptable. The issue of jobs for
our citizens should be foremost for all of
Georgia. The next governor should know this and the voters of
Georgia have an opportunity to speak up in Tuesday's
primary election.
This Tuesday you have an opportunity to put someone who will
truly look out for our city, county, and the entire senatorial district.
He will be a full-time
state senator. Our
state senate district deserves a senator who will be accessible
and will get the hard tasks done. Jobs and education are key elements to
an economically sound Georgia. We need someone who will fight for our
district when it comes to jobs and education. This district needs
someone who will put our people first. Period. Stand up for Tallapoosa.
Stand up for Haralson County. Stand up for District 31. Voting for Pete
Bridges is a way to get your voice heard.
Rhubarb Jones is a Tallapoosa
native. Comments can be sent to P.O. Box 1001 or via email at
rhubarbjones@aol.com or
rhubarb.jones@yahoo.com
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