Council member Bauman joins crowded Sandy Springs mayoral race

Council member Andy Bauman entered the race for Sandy Springs mayor shown here with his family his son Evan Bauman left his wife Dr Debbie Bauman and his daughter Anna Provided by Andy Bauman Sandy Springs City Council member Andy Bauman revealed the launch of his campaign for mayor saying he is answering a growing call for a change of leadership that engages takes initiative and delivers results This is a milestone year for our city announced Bauman in a news release Twenty years ago Sandy Springs won the right to govern itself after decades of effort Nowadays we face another defining moment one that demands new ability focus and strategic leadership Bauman is the fifth person to announce his candidacy joining incumbent Rusty Paul fellow council member Jody Reichel Dontaye Carter founder of Carter Media Group and Alex Somer a business analyst and marketing strategist in the race for mayor The poll for the nonpartisan position will be on Nov Bauman who co-founded the Sandy Springs Farmers Field announced his decision to run follows deep reflection and persistent outreach from concerned residents throughout the city According to the news release Bauman mentioned he considered running for the mayor s seat when it appeared the incumbent would not seek a fourth term because Paul commented he would not seek another term Even after he and others entered the race the overwhelming message from residents and area leaders was clear We can t afford more of the same Bauman revealed in the release Our city is ready for a new era with a modern forward-looking mayor a proven leader who listens brings people together and is ready to build a stronger future for all of us That s why I m stepping up Bauman commented his mayoral campaign emphasizes leadership rooted in collaboration transparency and innovation The city has seen too multiple missed opportunities including stalled developments the closure of Spalding Drive Elementary School and vacant office spaces he noted in the release Neighboring cities are moving forward with smart investments and innovation Bauman declared Sandy Springs should be leading not lagging Bauman says this year s voting is a chance for residents to shape the city s future The release disclosed Bauman played a major role in emerging City Center expanding sidewalks and launching initiatives like the first responder housing plan A strong supporter of the arts and inclusion Bauman helped bring cultural services to City Springs and led the passage of Georgia s first municipal hate crime ordinance Bauman is a husband father attorney real estate investor and longtime citizens servant who has called Sandy Springs home since He and his wife Dr Debbie Bauman an anesthesiologist and fellow Emory dual-degree graduate are evolving members of Temple Sinai More information can be exposed at andyforsandysprings com The post Council member Bauman joins crowded Sandy Springs mayoral race appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta