For Immediate Release - March 5, 2014
Contact: Francine Foster, Campaign Manager
Contact info: [email protected]/ 706.536.6822
Felicia L. Hamilton, Local Entrepreneur, Announces Candidacy for Columbus District 9- At-Large City Council Seat in 2014
Columbus, GA — Local businesswoman, Felicia L. Hamilton, filed papers Tuesday afternoon to qualify to run for the District 9 At-Large
City Council seat. Hamilton plans to formally, announce her candidacy on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at her campaign headquarters, located at 4261 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907 at 12 noon. The public is invited to hear Ms. Hamilton formally announce her candidacy, explain her campaign platform and answer questions. The seat will be decided in the May 20, 2014 election in Columbus. Hamilton is a local entrepreneur who owns The Gallery at Fountain Park Event Center and has been a very active community leader for many years. She is also a published author and mentor with several organizations in the region.
“As a business owner in our great city, I have experienced the nature of how our city thrives as well as the areas that need more attention,” said Hamilton. Hamilton continues, “I have a desire to serve because this is a new time for Columbus. We need a fresh vision and a clear eye to see our possibilities. I will bring a fresh perspective and a new energy to this seat. Having established relationships throughout Columbus, I can bring a broad and fair representation to all citizens.” Felicia says her goal is to “bring a respectful, dignified working relationship to the Council and the city administration. They all work hard and they, as well as the citizens of Columbus, deserve someone who can work together with other leaders to get things done.”
Hamilton, 43, grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey and has been in Columbus for close to a decade. An alumnus of Columbus State University, Ms. Hamilton serves the community of Columbus on the Executive Board for the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau. She is also a board member and advisor for the non-profit groups, Girl Power & Emerging Women. In addition to mentoring youth in the community, Hamilton currently serves as a mentor to countless young business professionals in the Tri-city area.
“I have a solid education and have run successful businesses. I have every confidence that I can master the information I need to be an effective City Councilor. In addition, I have 7 months from the election to the swearing in. If there are further details to learn before assuming office, I will have plenty of time. I believe we need more of a fresh perspective on how to solve our issues, than a mastery of how things have always been done.” Her campaign slogan is “Felicia L. Hamilton – For ALL the people.”
For additional information or to schedule an interview with the candidate, contact The Committee to Elect Felicia L. Hamilton Campaign Manager, Francine Foster at (706)536.6822 or [email protected]. Campaign Treasurer - Gwennetta Wright
