Patti Garrett To Run For District 2 Commissioner Spot
April 29, 2009 | 10:08 amPatti's Facebook Pic
First on DM: A tipster who wishes to remain anonymous informs DM that Patti Garrett will also seek the District 2 city commission slot vacated by the out-going Mary Alice Kemp.
Garrett sent out a letter yesterday announcing her candidacy. Here it is in full…
Hello Friends!
I wanted you to be among the first to know that I have decided to run for the Decatur city commission, representing District 2! Mary Alice Kemp, who has represented us well the past eight years, has decided not to run again in the fall of 2009. We certainly appreciate the service she has given to our community.
When Gary and I moved to Decatur from Chattanooga eight years ago, we made a commitment to become active in our new home as we had been in Chattanooga. We could not have anticipated the great opportunity Decatur affords us as residents to uniquely participate in true community. We have relished being a part of all of that Decatur has to offer-being in a walkable, diverse community; participating in numerous community events; and volunteering with the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Project, the Barbeque Blues and Bluegrass Festival, and the Decatur Arts Festival, to name just a few. I also welcomed the chance to serve in leadership roles on the Boards of the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association, the Oakhurst Community Garden Project and with the Decatur Holiday Tour of Homes, which I have chaired for the past several years.
Since moving here, I have loved being immersed in the life of our city and have grown to care deeply about this community that has given me so much. I want to give back to our community and see our city continue to thrive and prosper. While there are many wonderful aspects to Decatur, there are also opportunities to explore to make this an even better place to live. I will be back in touch with you in the next few weeks as we formalize my campaign. Thank you in advance for your support. I would also like to know the issues you think are important to our community. I look forward to hearing back from you!
Sincerely,
Patti Garrett, for City Commission District 2
What an honor to be the first to comment on this great lady’s candidacy.
Patti has worked TIRELESSLY and HUMBLY for so many years for the betterment of Decatur.
She should be Mayor, if Mister Bill moves on to bigger things.
Patti and Gary have been early and strong supporters of the Decatur Book Festival, and are the kind of people who really are devoted to their community, working every day to make it better.
Kyle, on the other hand, has the support of some people who I greatly admire, and might also make a great commissioner.
Another curse of Decatur–too damn many good people want to work for the betterment of the city.
I agree. Why can’t we have this “problem” at the State level?
Besides, those other towns and maybe even the guv will mind their manners if we have a commish named Pat Garrett.
Amen, Dawg.