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Barr Announces Sixth District Candidacy
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| Contributor | Mr. Techno |
| Last Edited | Mr. Techno Feb 17, 2003 05:09pm |
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| News Date | Monday, February 17, 2003 11:09:54 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Marietta, GA – Joined by his wife, sons, daughter, and grandchildren on the Marietta town square, Congressman Bob Barr today announced his candidacy for Georgia’s Sixth Congressional district.
“The Sixth District includes a significant portion of the area in Cobb county that Jeri and I have always called home and that I represented during my eight years of service as Seventh District congressman. I care deeply about this district, and I want to play a part in helping it continue to drive much of the economic success of the metro Atlanta region. For this reason, I am announcing today my candidacy to represent the Sixth District in the United States Congress,” said Barr.
“Our district faces numerous challenges in the years ahead. It will benefit from honest and open leadership and having a representative with substantial experience. For this reason, I am also pleased to announce House leaders have assured me I will retain my prior level of seniority following the election. Rather than having to wait years for a freshman member to build seniority, this means the Sixth District can benefit directly from having a representative with eight years of congressional experience working on its needs,” Barr continued.
Among his top legislative priorities, Barr listed the following:
• Protecting Lockheed-Martin and blocking any attempts to close Dobbins Joint Reserve Base.
• Making sure local leaders have the funding and authority they need to improve schools, preserve green spaces, and reduce traffic gridlock.
• Supporting the Administration’s efforts to defeat the forces of terrorism and our enemies abroad.
• Supporting President Bush in his efforts to cut taxes, protect American families, and enact other key legislative priorities.
• Continuing Congressman Johnny Isakson's work on key economic, transportation, and education initiatives.
Appearing at the event to endorse Barr was former Cobb County Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Bill Byrne, who will serve as a co-chair for Barr’s campaign. Barr also announced that Marietta resident and long-time GOP activist Craig Dowdy will chair his campaign.
Barr has – who raised some $3.5 million in his last congressional campaign – has already opened a campaign office in Marietta, and will immediately begin to build financial support and travel throughout the Sixth district.
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