Barbara Bender

Councilman Tom Witts and Three Incoming Members Endorse Bender

Councilman Tom Witts and incoming Council members, Bobby Howard, Dave Emanuel and Diane Krause, have endorsed Barbara Bender in her campaign for Mayor.

Said Witts, “Having spent my first two years on council with both candidates, it is apparent to me that only Barbara Bender has the leadership and communication skills necessary to lead our [...]

Former Snellville City Attorney Mike Byrne Endorses Barbara

Former Snellville City Attorney Mike Byrne today endorsed Barbara Bender in her campaign for Mayor.

Stated Byrne, “I have known Barbara for many years, professionally and personally. I know her to be a dedicated individual who considers it a joy to be of service to others. I have no doubt she will continue to do [...]

TRUTH: Barbara and Regulating Halfway Houses

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: Barbara failed to support an ordinance proposed by Kautz that would regulate halfway houses and their operation in residential neighborhoods.

THE TRUTH: Kautz co-authored the halfway house ordinance with Council member and fellow attorney, Warren Auld. At the Council’s first consideration of her proposal, a citizen pointed out that it contained no [...]

TRUTH: Barbara and the Active Adult Community

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: Barbara voted ‘yes’ to higher density housing on Lenora Church Road.

THE TRUTH: This statement is true. The housing in question was an active adult community [RM 08-13-2007] proposed under the city’s “R-HOP” (Residential Housing for Older Persons) zoning classification.

As “baby boomers” reach retirement age, there is a greater demand for [...]

TRUTH: Barbara and the Pawn Shop

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: Barbara voted to approve a pawn shop.

THE TRUTH: This statement is true. I voted to allow a business that has served Snellville residents for 16 years to build a new structure and grow within the city’s limits. The owner has been a valued citizen, assisting the police in solving several crimes. [...]

TRUTH: Barbara and the Nob Hill Access Road

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: “Barbara voted ‘yes’ to an access road along Nob Hill.”

THE TRUTH: There has never been a vote to authorize an access road along Nob Hill, nor can Kautz provide proof of any such vote. Period.

Further, there is no such road contemplated in the new Towne Center plan, nor are there [...]

TRUTH: Barbara`s Support for Snellville’s Police Officers

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: “Barbara did not support the funding of additional police officers in 2007.”

THE TRUTH: The vote she references on December 10, 2007 was not a vote to fund additional police officers. Council member Warren Auld directed the City Manager to prepare a revised budget that left out important information and would mislead [...]

McDonald’s Redevelops Vacant Presidential Market Site

Snellville welcomes our newest McDonald’s on Hwy 124 in the Presidential Market Shopping Center. One of 11 restaurants owned by John and Sherilene Hurt, this restaurant is a re-development of a vacant restaurant site; a cafe-styled McDonalds that is a little different than what we are used to. Stop in and support a local business willing to redevelop an old [...]

Snellville Patch: Meet the Candidate

Snellville Patch gets an exclusive interview with mayoral candidate Barbara Bender as she discusses job creation, Walmart and the town center plan. View the video here!

Bender Resigns to Run for Mayor; Announces Raising Nearly $20,000

Barbara Bender, who previously announced her campaign for Mayor, resigned from the Snellville City Council at Monday’s City Council Meeting. The law requires council members to resign when they are seeking another office. Bender also announced that she has raised nearly $20,000 for her campaign.

Said Bender, “It has been an honor to serve the [...]