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October 10, 2007

ELECTION Q&A: Georgetown Town Council — At large

Anonymous The News and Tribune Wed Oct 10, 2007, 06:52 PM EDT

Editor’s Note: Submissions appear as the candidates submitted them without editing.Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. If an answer length’s has been edited, it is because the answer extended beyond the predetermined limit. Unabridged answers appear on our Web site www.newsandtribune.com under the Election 2007 link. Except where noted, questionnaires are only being published for contested races.

Margaret “Dean” Hammersmith

• POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

• CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Employee of the New Albany-Floyd County Schools for 25 years serving as a tutorial supervisor and teaching assistant.

“Served on Floyd County Library Board”

• FAMILY NOTES YOU WISH TO SHARE:

Son, Kevin Hammersmith — Regional Manager for Duke EnergyDaughter, Tamyra Persinger — Teacher at Silver Street ElementaryGrandchildren: Gretchen — Senior at FCHSJacob — 8th grader at HHMS

1) What is your primary reason for seeking this position?

“Georgetown is facing a major turning point. Our community can take control of our future and plan for the needs of our citizens, or we can allow our destiny to be controlled by others who only wish to serve their own needs.”

“I want to improve the quality of life in this community by listening to the citizens and representing them with thoughtful, decisive decisions that will be fiscally responsible and secure our future well-being.”

2) If elected, which issue is your priority to address first and what is your suggested solution?

“The sewer system is my biggest concern at this time. We need to resolve this issue by finding an amicable solution that will move forward with the current plans to build our own sewage treatment facility. I would like to eventually see improvement in our existing infrastructure by procuring grants to upgrade our water and sewage lines and improve our streets, sidewalks, and parks.”

3) What specifically distinguishes you from your opponent in this race?

“As a lifelong resident of Georgetown, I have great pride in this town. I value hard work and honesty. I respect the outstanding efforts of our current town employees and the citizens who work diligently to uphold those values. I will listen to the citizens and do my best to serve.”

Candidates(s) listed on the ballot that did not submit questionnaires by deadline include: Mike Mills of Georgetown and Karla Perkins of Georgetown.

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