More Endorsements In Brookhaven's Runoff Elections
Hope Bawcom endorses Davis for mayor, and Patch learns of a city council endorsement that could be a game-changer.
Former District 3 city council candidate Hope Bawcom has endorsed J. Max Davis for mayor.
Patch learned of Bawcom's endorsement early Tuesday afternoon. Davis is facing Sandy Murray in next Tuesday's Brookhaven runoff to become the new city's first mayor.
"I've gotten to know both candidates during the campaign process for the city council election and based on my experience J. Max has been the best team player that I've worked with," Bawcom told Patch. "He has always been willing to listen to ideas that I've had even if they conflicted with some of his own.
"I feel very confident that as mayor, he will make the best effort to find common ground between differing opinions within the city council."
Also on Tuesday, a loyal Patch reader informed us that Julia Russo, another former District 3 candidate, has endorsed Kevin Quirk in his runoff against Bates Mattison for that position.
"I like Kevin's diversity of knowledge and experience," Russo told Patch late Tuesday afternoon. "He majored in economics and practiced law at the Department of Justice, at a very large law firm and, most recently, at a smaller law firm. I believe a variety of experiences gives a council member skills needed for effective participation on the council and to ultimately help build a city of excellence.
On Tuesday morning, Patch posted its analysis of Brookhaven's city council runoffs. Quirk now has the endorsements of both Russo and Deborah Anthony, two candidates who made respectable showings in several District 3 precincts.
However, during Monday night's Brookhaven runoff debates, Jeff Kellar, former vice president of BrookhavenYES, represented Mattison, who was not in attendance.
Our take: Endorsements often don't translate into victories. But with turnout expected to be extremely low next Tuesday, candidates in District 3 need all the exposure and loyal voter support they can muster. This race remains a tossup.
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Patch Analysis: Brookhaven's City Council Runoffs.
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Eric Hovdesven
2:44 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
I don't know Bates Mattison so take this for what its worth, but I think Kevin Quirk is a good choice.
I second Hope's comments about J. Max Davis. He is a good listener that won't shut people down for having a different opinion.
FreddieK
3:07 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Hope Bawcom is looking for a job with the city and has waited until the end to "sell" her endorsement to whom she presumes will win.
Yawn!
A Resident
4:12 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
What 'job' is Hope looking for with the city. Have you heard her say she wanted a job, or are you just fabricating a story. Tell us what job !!!
Eddie E.
4:47 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Is it that obvious?
Albie Alright
4:47 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Howard Roark
3:09 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Cheers to Hope! Great call on this endorsement. Hope was one of the most involved and proactive candidates throughout this whole process. She is truly one of the future leaders of this City and this endorsement should speak volumes to undecided voters in District 3. Would have been interesting to hear who she supports in the Quirk v Mattison race.
Eddie E.
4:47 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
jg,
Have an update on the Budget for us today?
Howard Roark
5:47 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
I have a call into Councilman-elect Eyre to see how things are going with that budget. I'll let him know one of his high profile constituents is eager to see it.
Eddie E.
5:54 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
jg,
Last I heard, even the Councilman was still in the dark on this matter.
....Just like all of the rest of us.
A Resident
5:47 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
@Hope Bawcom One of the anonymous posters stated that you wanted to be hired by the city for the Convention & Visitors Bureau. It must be a close friend or neighbor because it is stated as an absolute truth. Somehow this translates to selling your endorsement. Can you enlighten us?
FreddieK
5:04 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
AR: Did she answer you yet? You have the audacity to say others are anonymous?
Hope Bawcom does hope to be employed by the city and the job aligns very closely with the stated "Convention & Visitors Bureau" post. Personally, I don't think she's up to the job.
Eddie E.
5:37 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
What convention?
Who comes here to visit (except family)?
Do people really think the giant sandbox in Ashford Park is a tourist draw?
Phil
9:44 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
FreddieK also thinks that all the other council member candidates that did not get into the runoffs are wanting a job with the City. Russo, Anthony, Mitchell, Hurst etc. etc. all are gunning for a job with the City.
Right, Freddie?
HamBurger
6:58 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Mr. Phil, there is only one individual that was running for council seat that is seeking a city job. The rest are people that have been attending the various Brookhaven Commission committee meetings . . . Like you!
Care to tell folks what position you are seeking?
Special hamburgers and a Cheerwine for Mr. Phil!
Eddie E.
6:58 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
What reason is there to think otherwise, ......especially for the BYES crowd.
FreddieK
5:04 pm on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Not right Phil, I didn't say that, I guess you didn't listen.
I stick by my statement about Bawcom looking for a job with the city though. A cheap and tawdry endorsement by her.
Phil
8:02 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Nice parry, HamBurger. But just because someone ran for office and did not get in office does not mean they are looking for a City job. And to say otherwise with no proof is just another round of the frustrated No City folks stirring up silly conspiracy theories.
And for the record (something you never do) I am not seeking any City job.
HamBurger
8:14 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Mr. Phil, let me go on record to say that your questioning me as to whether I was running for political office in Brookhaven bordered on harassment.
Please pass the yellow mustard!
Phil
8:37 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Let me go on record that you avoided answering a simple question that would have clarified your position. And your "Please pass the yellow mustard!
" borders on mindless pablum.