Vote for Farris Yawn!

Many of you may have already received a letter from my campaign for Canton City Council. I thought I would share it here so that everyone could read it.
Remember to go to the polls and vote!

Please Vote for Farris Yawn On December 3rd.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Thank you to everyone who helped our campaign in any way, especially to those who voted for me.  This team effort would not be successful without you.  We need your help again for the runoff election on Tuesday, December 3rd.

If Elected, I will:

·         Promote sustainable growth by attracting specialty retail businesses, industry and encouraging investment in all areas of the city so more citizens can live and work here.

·         Setting up a “One-Stop-Shop” at the Economic Development Directors’ office where a complete package can be given to prospective new businesses so they are not running from department to department, and receiving contradictory information from different departments.

·         Keep the Canton Fire Department in Canton and work with the county to maximize services.

·         Work to restore the Senior Trash Tax Exemption.

·         Develop a comprehensive inventory and maintenance plan for all city infrastructure.

·         Work with City staff to evaluate and develop strategies to deal with any issues that face the city, and work with citizens to facilitate their participation and input.

·         The City must continue to live within its budget and pay down its debt without raising the current millage rate. It should be conservative with the funds entrusted to its care.

·         I believe that an elected official first and foremost serves as a representative of their constituents and should be respectful of their wishes when conducting the city’s business.

The decision on who should get your vote is not an easy task.  Many challenges and issues face our city.  However, like most of you, I recognize that Canton offers something special.  I have lived in Canton and Cherokee County for 35 years, and have owned and operated my own businesses in downtown Canton, Yawn’s Books & More, Inc., for nine years and Yawn’s Publishing for five years.  My wife Stacy Westbrook Yawn was born in Canton and has lived here all of her life. We both graduated from Cherokee High School and I received my accounting degree from Kennesaw College.  Stacy is a teacher in the Cherokee County School District.

I believe this gives me a unique perspective and uniquely qualifies me to be the best choice to serve as your councilman.  I personally have a huge stake in Canton being the best it can be.  I am asking for your vote and support.

I pledge to listen to the voters, serve with utmost integrity, and spend your tax dollars wisely.

Please make your vote a priority!  A very low voter turnout is expected so your vote is even more important in a runoff election.  I humbly ask for your support and your vote on December 3rd.

Sincerely,                                                                      

Farris Yawn

Endorsed by Molly Lewis:

I am proud to have received an endorsement from Molly Lewis, and I hope that her supporters will share her views and vote for me on December 3rd in this runoff election.

Proven Record of Involvement in our Community:

Historic Downtown Canton Association 2008- 2010 (President)

Canton Main Street Program Board of Directors 2010 – Present  (Treasurer)
Cherokee Arts Council 2008 – Present (Treasurer)
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Member 2004 – Present

Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee and Chairman’s Council

Rotary Club of Canton – past member
Leadership Cherokee graduate 2011

Main Street Institute 2009
Chamber’s 2005 Small Business of the Year
Georgia State Chairman, ICAR  1995 -2000

About Farris Yawn:

35 year resident of Canton and Cherokee County

Married to Stacy Westbrook Yawn, a teacher here in Cherokee County

Graduate of Cherokee High School and received my degree in accounting from Kennesaw College

Owner of Yawn’s Books & More, Inc. for nine years

Owner of Yawn’s Publishing for five years

ASE Certified Body and Paint Technician 1995 – 2005
Certified Toyota Collision Center Manager

Member – Canton First United Methodist Church

Voting Options:

Absentee Ballot 

Early Voting

Voting on Election Day

Early voting dates and times are as follows:

(Mon) Nov. 18  between 9:00 – 5:00

(Tues-Fri.) Nov. 19 – 22 between 8:30 – 5:00

(Mon-Wed) Nov. 25, 26, 27 8:30 – 5:00

(Thurs, Fri) Nov. 28 and 29 No voting – Thanksgiving Holiday

The Cherokee County Elections office (400 E. Main St, Canton, GA) is the only early-voting location for this run-off election, and is open to all qualified voters.

Election Day Voting:

Tuesday Dec. 3 Election Day!  Between 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 3, is Election Day, and Voters will go to their assigned county precincts only.

Precinct information is located on your voter precinct card, or you may call 770-479-0407 to speak with an election official.

Please Vote for Farris Yawn, Canton City Council, Ward III on December 3rd.