Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Scott Drake topped Greg Coleson in a two-man special election for the District 1 seat that Bill Floyd held for two decades.
Scott Drake, an interactive marketing agency employee, was narrowly elected Tuesday night to the Decatur city commission for District 1, Post B. He defeated Greg Coleson, a software consultant and founder of the Decatur Farmers Market, by only 14 votes. The final tally was 539-525 (50.61 percent to 49.30 percent). Mary Frances Weeks, DeKalb County elections manager, said only two provisional votes are yet to be considered, and that's not enough to change the outcome. "This is it," she said Tuesday night. Drake will take the seat held more than 20 years by Bill Floyd, who resigned Jan. 7 to take a consulting job. When reached by phone at his election party at Mac McGee's, Drake said he couldn't pinpoint a reason for his victory. "I don't …
Greg Coleson and Scott Drake are running for the District 1, Post B previously held by Bill Floyd.
On Tuesday, voters will pick Greg Coleson and Scott Drake to serve as the new Decatur City Commissioner. They're running in a special election for District 1, Post B seat formerly held by Bill Floyd, who stepped down after holding the post more than two decades. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and only registered voters in the district (which is mostly north of College Avenue) can vote. These are the polling places that will be open: Floyd was the the commission-elected mayor more than a decade, a time when Decatur came into its own as a dining and shopping destination with a reputation for smart growth. Coleson is a software consultant and founder, with his wife, of the Decatur Farmers Market. Drake is the director of client services …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Here's a list of polling places, where to cast early ballots and other information for the Decatur City Commission special election.
Greg Coleson and Scott Drake are running for the District 1, Post B seat formerly held by Bill Floyd, who stepped down after holding the post more than two decades. The special election is Tuesday, March 19. No matter who you vote for, here's some information you'll need to know, courtesy of City Clerk Janet Kindelberger and the City of Decatur webpage. Who can vote? Only registered voters in District 1, which lies mostly, but not completely, to the north of College Avenue. What are the polling places? What are the voting hours? 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Who will put on the election for Decatur? The City of Decatur has an agreement with DeKalb County to conduct the special election. What's the location for early voting? Advanced/…
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Monday, March 11, 2013
During a weekend forum for the Decatur City Commission candidates, Greg Coleson said the city needs a green building ordinance and Scott Drake emphasized balancing development with neighborhood needs.
Greg Coleson and Scott Drake talked about their backgrounds and priorities Saturday at a forum for Decatur City Commission candidates. They're both running for the District 1 seat previously held by Bill Floyd, who held the post 22 years but stepped down Jan. 7 to take a consulting job. The election will be held March 19 and only District 1 residents can vote. The forum was held at the Church at Decatur Heights. Thanks to Deanne Thomas for organizing the forum and Sarah Flynn for videotaping it. Geoff Koski and Jeff Lell asked the questions. Here are some highlights of the forum. Watch the video for a full picture. TOP PRIORITIES IF ELECTED Drake "Downtown development, I think that's a huge priority because that's the core of our town and …
Friday, March 8, 2013
You can meet Greg Coleson and Scott Drake at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church at Decatur Heights.
Come to the Church at Decatur Heights on Saturday, March 9, if you want to meet the two candidates for the District 1 seat on Decatur City Commission. A forum and meet and greet for Greg Coleson and Scott Drake will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the church at 735 Sycamore Drive. The public is invited. The candidates will field questions and a meet and greet will follow. Coleson and Drake are running for the commission seat Bill Floyd left in January. A special election will be held March 19 for voters who reside in District 1. Other stories about the election.
Monday, March 4, 2013
A meet and greet for the two candidates for the District 1 seat on the Decatur City Commission will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Church at Decatur Heights.
Come to the Church at Decatur Heights on Saturday, March 9, if you want to meet the two candidates for the District 1 seat on Decatur City Commission. A forum and meet and greet for Greg Coleson and Scott Drake will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the church at 735 Sycamore Drive. The public is invited. Coleson and Drake are running for the commission seat Bill Floyd left in January. A special election will be held March 19 for voters who reside in District 1. Other stories about the election.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The District 1 candidate says he has a vision for Decatur that involves more bike lanes, green infrastructure and the creation of community spaces.
Greg Coleson, 48, is running in the March 19 election for the Decatur City Commission seat representing District 1. He grew up in East Point and Fayette County and attended Woodward Academy, the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. He and his wife, Nicole, started the Decatur Farmers Market. The independent software consultant lives with his wife and daughter on Wilton Drive. For more information about Coleson, visit his campaign webpage. The first part of the Coleson interview ran Monday. The other candidate, Scott Drake, answered questions Tuesday on Patch and will answer questions on Thursday. Answers have been edited for length. What would you do to help Decatur? I would try to use my vision I have for Decatur to make it a better …
Monday, February 25, 2013
The independent software consultant wants to see Decatur maintain the quality of the school system and develop more means of alternative transportation. His opponent, Scott Drake, will answer questions on Patch Tuesday.
Greg Coleson, 48, is running in the March 19 election for the Decatur City Commission seat representing District 1. He grew up in East Point and Fayette County and attended Woodward Academy, the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. He and his wife, Nicole, started the Decatur Farmers Market. The independent software consultant lives with his wife and daughter on Wilton Drive. For more information about Coleson, visit his campaign webpage. The other candidate, Scott Drake, will answer questions Tuesday on Patch. Their answers to other questions will appear on following days. Answers have been edited for length. Why are you running? I love Decatur, great city. My wife and I spent a lot of time looking around for a place to live when we …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Coleson, the founder of the Decatur Farmers Market, faces businessman Scott Drake for the Dist. 1 seat.
Greg Coleson has filed to run for city commission Dist. 1 in the special election March 19. Coleson is running against Decatur businessman Scott Drake to fill the seat vacated by longtime Mayor Bill Floyd, who stepped down to take a new job in private industry. Here is a release that Coleson provided to Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch: I am excited to announce my candidacy for Decatur City Commissioner, District 1. Decatur has been in the forefront of national, state and local news, for our schools, our businesses, our food, our community and our ideas and innovations. I am genuinely thankful to our City officials and Decatur citizens for building a community we are proud to call home. I have a deep commitment to Decatur, Georgia. I …
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8:49 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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