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Independents Call on Mayor Kasim Reed To Speak Out on Ballot Access Controversy
On June 29th, GIV sent the below letter to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed asking him to speak out in support of independents, and in opposition to recent actions of Fulton County Commissioner John Eaves’ campaign for reelection. The Eaves’ campaign’s recent actions represent blatant partisan manipulation of the political system with no intent other than [...]
Independents Endorse Reed in Atlanta Mayoral Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2009 Independents Endorse Reed in Atlanta Mayoral Campaign Atlanta, GA — Georgia Independent Voters (GIV), a state-based association representing independent voters, announced today its endorsement of former State Senator Kasim Reed for mayor of the City of Atlanta. “We’re proud to announce our support for Kasim Reed for Mayor of [...]
Independent Voters Screen Atlanta Mayoral Candidates; In Nonpartisan Election, Endorsement of Independents is Coveted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2009 Last week, Atlanta mayoral candidates lined up to be screened by two groups representing independent voters in Georgia in the hopes of winning the coveted endorsement of what is considered a crucial swing vote. Sessions were held on July 8th and July 11th during which candidates met individually with [...]