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Norwood Or Reed? Atlanta Mayor Race Goes On
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With 100% of the precincts in, it looks like it will be two Atlanta insiders running the City. Mary Norwood is showing a 7% lead over Kasim Reed who chose to leave his seat in the State Senate to run for the Atlanta Mayor position. Since she did not win the required 50%, there will be a run-off on December 1. A 7% lead may not be enough for Norwood since the 3rd place candidate Lisa Borders commanded 14% of the total vote. Where will her votes go during the run-off?
Caesar Mitchell will lead the Atlanta Council as its new President after his apparent win over Claire Muller. He has consistently maintained his progression in Atlanta politics through his relationships as an attorney and community leader.
You'll see most of the press concentrate on race issues, but we know Atlanta is a city where race rarely interferes with the progression of the common good. Stories sell when sensational subjects are of easy focus. What will Norwood do? With whom has she already allied? Will she play the race card? Will she receive effective advice and sweep the run-off? Will there be a turnout by Reed supporters for a run-off?
Mr. Phillips is running against April Wyatt in College Park. He has been a College Park Councilman for a long time. College Park is notorious for races being won by a handfull of votes. It is too close now to call, so we'll have to follow-up in the morning.
Douglasville incumbant Dennis McLain maintained his council status after being challenged by new-comer Richard Segal who showed a surprising fight. Two other Douglasville incumbants did not overcome thier challengers.
Will you watch the electee's voting patterns to see if they are consistent with how they campaigned and why you voted for them? Or will you watch the news stations that bring the race spotlight to Atlanta over the next month?
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