Responsible Party Usually Claims "Not Me!" First

Before you read this article from the Gwinnett Daily Post about a recent incident in Snellville, let me tell you a little story from my childhood, then relate it to the news article.

Together and from previous marriages, my parents raised 7 children. Whenever somebody would do something wrong (break a light fixture, for example), my father would ask, "Who did this?" -- He found that 9 times out of 10, the guilty party would be the very first to pipe up "Not me!"

Here's the link to the news article and an excerpt, if you don't want to read the full article...

Gwinnett | Snellville councilman decries political tactics

During the "public comment" portion of Monday's meeting, former councilwoman Kelly Kautz addressed Witts personally, agreeing with his remarks and stating that she is not responsible for the anonymous mailing. 

It is very unfortunate and makes me very disappointed that after Snellville has moved in such a positive direction and that there are those who only feel they can succeed by tearing others down. That is a sign of desperation.

Quoted - Tom Witts

"Great things are happening in Snellville and last night marks the beginning of the renovation and rejuvenation of our commercial areas.

The new Academy Sports complex, on the site of the closed Lincoln Dealership on Hwy 124 will include a very popular nationally-known restaurant. One that would not have considered our city prior to the passage of Sunday Sales in Snellville.

It's getting better and better!"

~Tom Witts  (Tuesday, August 24, 2010) 
Tom Witts is a Snellville City Council Member and owner of Georgia Property Restoration , after rezoning of a portion of Scenic Highway/124 was approved at the previous night's City Council meeting. 

Snellville councilman thanks citizens for being involved

I would like to thank everyone who took the time out of their lives to come and vote at City Hall yesterday.

Regardless of which way you voted, you took part in the decision and did not remain silent. That is what this country is all about and that is what I and many others fought for, your ability to voice your opinion without retribution.

It now falls on us as your elected officials to use this decision wisely and to fulfill our commitment to improve our City. We didn't wait for this decision to start making positive changes in Snellville, that started last November; this does however give us the ability to compete with the surrounding areas to make Snellville, once again, the jewel of Southeast Gwinnett.

~Tom Witts

Vote November 3rd

These are the candidates up for election in the general election on November 3, 2009. I have linked the names to their election websites, if available.

I do not have a website for Robert Jenkins. If he does have a website, I would appreciate the information so I can add it.

Snellville City Council Post 3
Robert Jenkins (Incumbent) [website link added here on October 13, 2009]
Tom Witts

Snellville City Council Post 4
Niria Dominguez Baggett
Barbara Bender (Incumbent)

Snellville City Council Post 5
Jackie O. Ginn
Mike Sabbagh

Of note, some candidates have complained that their campaign signs have been taken out of yards. It's not only unethical to do this, but since the signs are on private property (put there by permission of the homeowner or by the homeowners, someone who does this is committing criminal trespass, and can be arrested for that. (Duh!) It would be considered a misdemeanor in Georgia, punishable with up to $1,000 in fines and up to 12 months in jail. Usually, it would mean a 6 month sentence. Consult your legal counselor though!

Who is Tom Witts?

Snellville businessman announces candidacy for Snellville City Council post.

SNELLVILLE – Tom Witts, a Snellville business owner and Springdale Trace resident for the past seventeen years, announces his candidacy for Post three of the Snellville City Council, the seat currently held by Robert Jenkins.

Tom is a decorated combat veteran having served two tours of duty in Vietnam which included assignments on Navy Swift Boats. After completing his military service, he attended college under the GI bill, and then embarked on his business career.

Prior to opening his current company, Georgia Property Restoration, Tom established and operated WFS Mortgage Funding, a mortgage banking firm with offices in Atlanta and Tampa, Florida.

Tom and Carol, his wife of twenty years, have four adult children and one granddaughter. They are active members of St. Oliver’s Church in Snellville where he has served as President of both the church’s Men’s Club and Parish Council. He is also a former Junior Vice-Commander of VFW Post 4180 in Snellville.

Tom believes that owning his own businesses has given him the opportunity not only to experience a wide variety of economic situations but to learn how to quickly adapt to those changing economic conditions. From the high interest rates of the late 1970’s to the economic revival of the 1980’s to our current financial climate, each era brought its own set of business challenges with constantly changing parameters. Having to adapt to these different situations has been a matter of survival.

Tom learned to think on his feet and to make decisions knowing that the results of those decisions would have an immediate impact not only on himself and his family, but his company, and its employees. Errors in judgment can be financially crippling and have far reaching effects.

Tom believes that in our current economic environment your elected officials should be astute at reading and analyzing financial information. They must know the difference between an income statement, balance sheet, and a cash flow analysis and know how each one relates to the other.

Tom believes that it is not politics that make a city prosper.

“Politicians can paralyze progress. Politics can be a cataract on the vision of growth and improvement.”

“We have some very talented people on Council and on staff with the city; I would like to add my business experience to that team. It is time to empower the team of leaders to do the will of the citizens and make Snellville the place where everybody is PROUD to be somebody.”

Tom believes “Snellville is our City and its future is in our hands. The decisions we make in November will decide whether Snellville adapts and thrives in the 21st century or whether it becomes a series of red lights between Lilburn and Loganville.”

For more information: Visit Tom Witt's website at www.ElectTomWitts.com

Related links:

Veteran to vie for Snellville council seat
Gwinnett Daily Post
"It is time to empower the team of leaders to do the will of the citizens and make Snellville the place where everybody is proud to be somebody. ...

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