I believe that Brookhaven has been given an opportunity to create a local government which can govern our area more effectively than in the past, but it will be up to our city leadership to deliver on this promise. As the debate for the "City of Brookhaven" unfolded over the past year, I worked to inform my friends and neighbors to the potential advantages and disadvantages of the vote, becoming more informed and involved as the process evolved.  I realized that the success of the "city vote" would ultimately fall upon the leadership and execution of the new mayor and city council members. I am running for the city council to ensure that the new city delivers on the potential of better safety and services without raising taxes.  I grew up in Atlanta, moved to Brookhaven after returning from college, and have been active in my passion to improve the community in which I have lived since 1997. I ask for your vote to continue this effort to make Brookhaven the best City in Georgia.