Thursday, July 26, 2012
The Republican winner from the July 31 election will advance to face Scott Drake (Democrat) in November.
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Incumbent Don Balfour, who has served for 18 years, is the longest serving Republican in the State Senate. He is Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee and also serves on the Appropriations Committee, Education Committee, and the Health and Human Services Committee. He is a supporter of our Second Amendment Rights, was instrumental in Tort Reform, produced a Tax Freeze option for Gwinnett's property owners and authored a resolution urging Congress to adopt the Fair Tax. Travis Bowden, a graduate of Parkview High, has previously challenged Balfour for this seat and though he's not held an elected office, he's no stranger to politics. According to his Facebook Page, in addition to being the Chairman and founder of the Gwinnett Chapter of the…
Monday, March 14, 2011
The special election to fill the unexpired term of former Gwinnett County commission chairman Charles Bannister is Tuesday, March 15.
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Monday, March 14, 2011
By tomorrow night, Gwinnett County may have a new commission chairman or chairwoman. The special election to fill the unexpired portion of former Gwinnett County Chairman Charles Bannister’s term is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15. Gwinnett County voters will head to the polls tomorrow to decide which of the four candidates – Charlotte Nash, Larry Gause, Will Costa or Duane Kissel – will get the job. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find your polling location, visit the Georgia Secretary of State's voter information website. The special election results will be available on Patch, the Gwinnett County website and TVgwinnett on election night. A runoff, if necessary, will be held April 12. For complete election coverage, click …
Friday, March 4, 2011
Voting will be held at the Gwinnett County Elections Office.
The special election to fill the unexpired portion of former Gwinnett County Chairman Charles Bannister’s term is scheduled for March 15. Four candidates – Charlotte Nash, Larry Gause, Will Costa and Duane Kissel – are vying for the opportunity to become the next chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. Advanced voting will be held March 7-11 at the Gwinnett County Elections Office, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On March 15, voters will cast ballots at their assigned precinct. A runoff, if necessary, will be held April 12. Voters should bring one of the following forms of identification to the polls: 1. A Georgia driver's license which was properly issued by the …
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Become an informed citizen, and vote.
Two weeks from today, Gwinnett voters will elect a new chairman of the county commission. There are four candidates vying for the position as chairman. The candidates in alphabetical order by last name are: Will Costa from Lilburn, Larry Gause from Tucker, Gerald Duane Kissel from Snellville and Charlotte Nash from Dacula. This will be the only mention of these candidates in this column. Absentee voting began Feb. 14 and advance voting begins March 7. The hours to vote will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Election Day, March 15, the polls will be open at your voting precinct from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. With budget struggles caused by at least an $18 million deficit in the county, the next chairman will face many tough decisions. Across the nation, …
Monday, February 28, 2011
About 300 people have cast ballots at elections office during early voting period.
Early voting continues this week in the race for chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. The special election to fill the unexpired portion of former Gwinnett County Chairman Charles Bannister’s term is scheduled for March 15. Four candidates – Charlotte Nash, Larry Gause, Will Costa and Duane Kissel – are seeking election. Absentee voting coordinator Lori Hackney said about 300 people have cast ballots so far during the early voting period. Approximately 500 absentee ballots have been mailed, Hackney added. Early voting began Feb. 14 and continues this week at the Gwinnett County Elections Office, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville. The polls are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Next week, …
Monday, February 7, 2011
Voter registration deadline for special election approaches.
In one week, absentee voting for the special election to fill the unexpired portion of former Gwinnett County Chairman Charles Bannister’s term gets underway. Four candidates – Charlotte Nash, Larry Gause, Will Costa and Duane Kissel – are vying for the opportunity to become the next chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. Absentee voting for the March 15 special election begins Monday, Feb. 14. The voter registration deadline for the special election is also Feb. 14. Absentee ballot application forms and voter registration forms are available online or by calling 678-226-7210. Advanced voting will be held March 7-11 at the Gwinnett County Elections Office, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville. Polls will be open from…
Monday, January 24, 2011
Candidates for chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners will participate in a moderated forum tonight at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.
Voters will have their first chance to meet all four candidates for chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners tonight. The candidates – Charlotte Nash, Larry Gause, Duane Kissel and William Costa – have been invited to attend a forum at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. The candidates will field questions from moderator Mike Moore. The forum is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. For more information about the candidates, please visit the following Dacula Patch links in which the candidates shared information about their backgrounds as well as their views on the county budget, the trash plan, the top issues facing Gwinnett County, the privatization of Briscoe Field and the upcoming …
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Three candidates express support, another has reservations.
In part three of our weeklong series, Dacula Patch asked each of the candidates for chair of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners if he or she supported the privatization of Briscoe Field. While some candidates support privatization and even expansion of the airport, not all candidates feel the county should relinquish control. Candidates Charlotte Nash of Dacula, Larry Gause of Tucker, Gerald Duane Kissel of Snellville and Will Costa of Lilburn were each asked to explain their position regarding the potential privatization of Briscoe Field. Dacula Patch did not limit the length of the responses. Each candidate’s answer is presented unedited and in its entirety. Dacula Patch asked, “Do you support the privatization of Briscoe Field? …
Monday, January 10, 2011
Ceremony takes place despite severe winter storm.
It’s official. Georgia now has a new governor. The inauguration of Nathan Deal as Georgia’s 82nd governor took place shortly after 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. Though his inaugural address touched on a wide range of issues including crime, transportation and education, Deal's opening remarks focused on the economy. "In times of economic prosperity, we often ignore the cost and inconvenience of governmental paternalism," Deal said. Given the current economic conditions, the state must focus on its core responsibilities, Deal added. "I was not elected to make easy decisions, but difficult ones," he said. Despite this warning, Deal said he intended to honor the promises made to Georgia's students and vowed to save the HOPE scholarship program. …
Cathy McDonald
10:03 pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2011
You are so right. It is so important for our citizens to be informed. When we refuse to vote, we are part of the problem. When we vote without being informed, we are a bigger problem. It takes time and commitment to be an educated voter with a pretty good idea what the candidates stand for. more ›