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Ruth Negron

Friday, June 29, 2012

Chaplain Campaigns for Cobb Commission on Diverse, United Community

Clergywoman Ruth Negron has split much of her life between Puerto Rico and Georgia. She thinks it’s time to have to have a Latina sitting in county leadership.

Ruth Negron, former assistant to past District 4 Commissioner Annette Kesting, said she is running for the South Cobb commissioner seat because she has the experience and passion to unite the area. "This new generation, this time, right here, this moment...we can make positive changes," Negron told South Cobb Patch. After four years of assisting Kesting, Negron said she has the expertise of resolving community issues. "The constituents are my best proof of what they received," she said. Negron, a clergywoman, has split much of her life between Puerto Rico and Georgia. She was born a U.S. citizen and thinks Cobb is ready to have a Latina sitting in county leadership who will work to knit together Cobb’s long-time families with newer …

Friday, June 15, 2012

South Cobb Election Guide 2012

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Austell, Mableton and Cobb County

As we look ahead to November’s elections, South Cobb Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the candidates and issues we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates. All South Cobb-related Elections: See a full list of all the candidates seeking office in one place. District 4 Commissioner: Want to know how the candidates stand on certain issues? Check out their answers covered live at the NAACP candidates forum. Superior Court Clerk: Despite a few issues, two of the three county Superior Court Clerk candidates are allowed to continue in the countywide election. House Resolution 1162: Voters will decide whether to change the Georgia's constitution to …

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