Politics & Government
Burnette Declares Candidacy for Suwanee Mayor
Longtime council member and Suwanee native makes it official Tuesday.
As expected, Suwanee City Council member Jimmy Burnette said Tuesday morning that he will run for mayor this year.
Surrounded by family and friends in front of City Hall, Burnette formally moved forward to succeed Dave Williams, who will not run for re-election after one term.
He is Suwanee's longest-serving council member, having been on the panel since 1996. He likely will face no opposition from within City Hall, and no one outside city government has declared interest in the job.
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"We're looking to grow (jobs)," Burnette said shortly after his formal announcement.
The family has deep roots in Suwanee. Burnette's late father, James Sr., was a Suwanee council member from 1963-95. Burnette Road, which is part of the McGinnis Ferry Road/I-85 project, is named after the family.
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Qualifying formally opens Aug. 29. The election is Nov. 8, with all voting done at City Hall.
Burnette's decision will leave his council spot open on the November ballot.
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