Suwanee mayoral candidate has tradition and experience.
Updated 8:49 a.m., July 21, 2011 The family tradition is undeniable. But it likely won't be a case of old-line politics if Jimmy Burnette is elected mayor of Suwanee in November. Burnette is viewed by many as progressive and an agent of growth in Suwanee, which added almost 7,000 residents in the past decade. "It's unique in that Jimmy is a native son," said fellow Suwanee Council Member Dick Goodman on Tuesday, when Burnette formally announced his candidacy for mayor. "He's seen the change ... he's been instrumental in the changes that we all enjoy." Burnette, a council member since 1996 and son of a former Suwanee council member, is the first person to formally declare for the post that will be vacated by Dave Williams, who is not …
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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. "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-…
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6:43 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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