Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Newton got 57 percent of the vote; Greg McFarland had 43 percent.
Updated Nov. 9 at 1:24 p.m. Incumbent Craig Newton won re-election with 57 percent of the votes. His term will be for two more years, starting Jan. 1. Newton has already served six terms on the Norcross Council, with three terms as the Mayor Pro-Tem. Newton said he was "humbled" by the community's choice. He said in the next term he plans to "stay the course" with some of the major projects planned in the city, including plans to redevelop Buford Highway and invest in the area now being annexated into Norcross. "We know how to make tough decisions," said Newton of the current Mayor and Council. "We're interested in expanding and building, but we're doing it within our means." Challenger Greg McFarland fought hard in his first campaign…
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Get information about the candidates here.
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Greg McFarland is challenging incumbent Craig Newton for a seat on the Norcross City Council, which will be held on Tues., Nov. 8 at City Hall. (Mayor Bucky Johnson and Councilmember Charlie Riehm are running unopposed for another term.) Norcross Patch asked the candidates to answer five questions about themselves and their positions. Tell us about your personal history. How does that impact how you would serve on the Norcross City Council? What do you think are the most important issues facing Norcross today? In a down economy, how can Norcross keep its budget balanced? The issue of development verus historic preservation is important in Norcross. Where do you stand on this issue? Norcross is considered a "minority majority" …
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The great dog debate, park maintenance, events and economic vitality were discussed, among other things.
Incumbent Craig Newton and challenger Greg McFarland had their first public meeting last night, hosted by the Norcross Neighbors at the Cultural Arts and Community Center. The debate allowed the candidates to hit on everything from attracting young people to the city to dogs in the park to the annexation measure in the hour-long forum. The format allowed time for opening and closing remarks, and gave the candidates one minute each to express their views on questions in different categories. The hosts had a yellow time “warning” card and a bell to prompt the candidates. Newton began by introducing himself as someone with 20 years of Norcross leadership experience, touting his many hats in city government and his position as chair of the …
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
In order to cast a vote on Nov. 8, you must register today.
A special election taking place on Nov. 8 holds signifcant for Norcross residents, inside and outside the city limits. And today is the last day to register to vote. Complete an online voting registration form here. (The form can also be found at public libraries, schools and other government offices, like the Dept. of Driver's Services on Beaver Ruin Road.) After filling out the form, you will need to mail in the physical document, with a postmark of today, Oct. 11. Completing the county form also registers you for City of Norcross elections, though they are held in two different locations. Registration for an asentee ballot begins on Oct. 17 and may be emailed. You may also register for a City of Norcross absentee ballot here. …
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Friday, October 7, 2011
In the final question, they take on what it means to be a "minority majority" city.
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Friday, October 7, 2011
Norcross Patch asked the two candidates for Norcross City Council, Craig Newton and Greg McFarland, to answer five questions about themselves and their positions. So far, they've talked about their backgrounds, discussed their key issues, taken on the budget and talked about historic preservation. This is the final question for the candidates. Patch: Norcross is now considered a "minority majority" municipality. How should city government embrace diversity in the area? Greg McFarland: Presently residing in the same neighborhood since my childhood, which is located outside the historical district, uniquely has become the oldest neighborhood not located in the downtown area. Having been surrounded by this diversity, our neighborhood has …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Develop vs. Preserve? The two candidates Norcross City Council take on the issue.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Norcross Patch asked the two candidates for Norcross City Council, Craig Newton and Greg McFarland, to answer five questions about themselves and their positions. So far, they've talked about their backgrounds, discussed their key issues and taken on the budget. Patch: The issue of development versus historic preservation is important in Norcross. Where do you stand on this issue? Craig Newton: Historic preservation is important to our city. It provides us with the opportunity to experience unique structures that can't be replaced or replicated. It establishes a sense of place, and gives character to our city. The role of government in historic preservation is to do everything possible to ensure that historic structures are preserved…
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Patch asks for their tactics in a tough economy.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Norcross Patch asked the two candidates for Norcross City Council, Craig Newton and Greg McFarland, to answer five questions about themselves and their positions, which we will publish here unedited. Monday we asked about the candidates' backgrounds and yesterday they discussed their key issues. Patch: In a down economy, how can Norcross keep its budget balanced? Craig Newton: There are basically only two ways to balance a budget: You either reduce expenses, or you increase income. This is true of personal budgets as well as city budgets. Over the past three years Norcross has tackled balancing a budget with fluctuating sales tax revenues by freezing most empty positions and having existing staff take on more duties. I commend those …
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Two candidates for the open council seat talk about the challenges the city faces.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Norcross Patch asked the two candidates for Norcross City Council, Craig Newton and Greg McFarland, to answer five questions about themselves and their positions, which we will publish here unedited. Yesterday, we asked about the candidates' backgrounds. Patch: What do you think are the most important issues facing Norcross today? Greg McFarland: As with most challenges in life the need to get back to “the basics” and do an evaluation of the situation and then to strategize looking at all options available. Local government is no different, with the unfunded liabilities and mandates placed upon it by outside forces (mainly the Federal government), local government has to be proactive to reduce the impact, since local governments have to …
Monday, October 3, 2011
The first in a series of talks with the candidates.
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Norcross Patch asked the two candidates for Norcross City Council, Craig Newton and Greg McFarland, to answer five questions about themselves and their positions. We'll publish their answers without editing in the next days. Patch: Tell us about your personal history. How does that impact how you would serve on the Norcross City Council? Craig Newton: As a native of Norcross, I have an appreciation for the city’s past, present, and future. As a married father of four, I believe that parental and community involvement in education is very important. I have served on the Summerour Middle, Stripling, and Norcross Elementary committees for school improvement. I have served as president of the Gwinnett Municipal Association, Gwinnett …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Greg McFarland will run against current Councilmember Craig Newton.
Qualifying for office closed on Friday afternoon, with two incumbent positions remaining unchallenged and one race expected. Mayor Bucky Johnson and Councilmember Charlie Riehm both qualified for another two years in office, and no one threw a hat in to run against them. Resident Greg McFarland also qualified to run and named Craig Newton as his opponent, according to City Clerk Susan Wuerzner. McFarland announced his intention to run at last Wednesday’s Progressive Development Committee meeting at 45 South Café, citing former councilmember Terry Bowie as someone who helped him form his political views. "I think I'm uniquely qualified for this position," said McFarland, who was born and raised in Norcross, in a later interview. He said he…
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Paul
4:01 pm on Thursday, November 24, 2011
Congratulations, Mr. Newton. more ›