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Sexton For Leesburg Press Conference – Major Announcement

The Sexton for Leesburg campaign will hold a press conference on Tues, Aug 31, 2010 at 6pm in front of Leesburg City Hall for a major announcement from the campaign.

All local media has been invited, and we also invite the public. Jeff will be calling voters beforehand, and going door to door after the event asking [...]

Jeff Sexton Recognized By Georgia House of Representatives

Earlier this year, I had the honor of being honored by the Georgia House of Representatives for my work in promoting open government in Georgia. Specifically, HR 1894, introduced by State Rep Steve Davis, R-McDonough, states (emphases mine):

A RESOLUTION

Commending Georgia’s political bloggers for their unique role in promoting openness and transparency in state government and inviting [...]

Week of Aug 10 Update

Last week, Council did the right thing. You will now have the opportunity to vote in November to allow liquor sales by the drink within the City of Leesburg. I’d like to publicly thank current Council members Debra Long, Judy Powell, Sidney Johnson, and Richard Bush for voting for both measures that came up. One was [...]

Yard Signs Coming And Volunteers Needed

I will be ordering yard signs later this morning, so please let me know if you would do me the great honor of having my sign in your yard!

The campaign could also use several volunteers for a couple of things.

One is good old-fashioned knocking on doors. Yes, it is July, and yes, it tends to be [...]

Meet Jeff This Week – Week of July 12

This week I will be at the Lee County Board of Commissioners meeting tomorrow, July 13, from 5:30 until after it is over. There will be a public hearing about a Parks and Recreation matter at 5:30, followed by the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting at 6p. The Board meeting will feature a public hearing [...]

… And We’re Back!

Welcome back to JefferySexton.com, my online campaign headquarters.

Due to the recent resignation of Leesburg City Councilman Steve Kitchens, there will be a special election this September to fill the remaining year of his term. I certainly wish Mr. Kitchens the best, as I know that this was not a decision he made lightly.

When I found out [...]

Game Over… Or Is It?

Congratulations are in order for Mayor Pro-Tem Richard Bush, who won the field tonight 70-20.

I’m not going to lie and say the better, more accessible candidate won. I didn’t.

So the 2009 Leesburg City Council election is in the books. Game Over, I lose.

But I am announcing here and now that I WILL be back in 2011. [...]