Somer switches to council race, endorses Carter for Sandy Springs mayor

Alex Somer a candidate for Sandy Springs City Council poses for a family photo Provided by Alex Somer Alex Somer has suspended his campaign for mayor and will instead enter the Sandy Springs City Council District Four race Somer also endorsed Dontaye Carter for mayor in a joint announcement on May Somer stated his mayoral campaign during a city council meeting on March According to the announcement Somer stated he spent months speaking with residents stakeholders and city leaders before making this decision Sandy Springs mayoral race heats up with K raised among candidates Balloting Guide Sandy Springs Sandy Springs City Council approves qualifying fees for electionsSomer leaves a still-crowded mayoral race with four candidates in the running Andy Bauman Carter Rusty Paul and Jody Reichel After thoughtful reflection and honest conversations with people I trust including Dontaye I ve come to see that the preponderance impactful path forward for both our public and myself is not a contest between visions but a collaboration toward shared purpose Somer reported in his announcement The announcement stated Somer decided to refocus his campaign in a desire to create meaningful change where it matters the greater part at the intersection of population necessities and regime action Carter revealed he had a powerful discussion with Somer about making an impact on the city Both men are passionate about development and ensuring the city is welcoming to all with transparent honest and ethical leadership Carter mentioned Somer declared that through the council seat he can focus on delivering tangible results for families small businesses and schools in the district according to the announcement The post Somer switches to council race endorses Carter for Sandy Springs mayor appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta