Qualifying Ends With 1 Contested Race In Alpharetta

ALPHARETTA, GA -- Alpharetta voters will have only one contested race on the ballot when they head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7 to make their decisions in the city's general election.

The qualifying period for the municipal elections ended late Wednesday afternoon, and only one seat on the City Council will result in a race. Incumbent Mike Kennedy did not qualify to seek re-election, so contenders Ben Burnett and Ben Easterling will duke it out for the Post 2 seat.

Incumbents Don Mitchell of Post 1 and Chris Owens of Post 3 will not face challengers this year.

Burnett, a member of the city's Planning Commission, said he's running to give Alpharetta homeowners a "stronger voice in the future of their community."

He and his family moved to the city six years ago because of Alpharetta's unique quality of live. As a native of Gwinnett County, Burnett said he has first-hand experience with what "poor planning and uncontrolled growth" can do to a community (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

“My biggest concern is that Alpharetta is on course to become the next victim of uncontrolled density and urbanization," he added. "Our city is at a critical juncture. If we don’t make an adjustment now it will be too late in four years."

Serving on the Planning Commission as well as the city's Recreation and Parks Commission has given him insight into what residents should expect of city government. Along with that service, Burnett is an active member of First Baptist Church of Alpharetta where he leads classes for Department of Public Safety employees.

If elected, Burnett said he will work to reduce the city's millage rate and explore efforts to increase homestead exemptions that would reduce the tax burden on residents. "We will put more money in your pocket," he added. "That is my commitment to you. You should never
expect to see your property taxes from Alpharetta double. That is inexcusable.”Of course, with his plans of tackling uncontrolled growth couples with Burnett's focus on apartments. He notes he will not support adding more high-density, mixed use developments that include apartments. Those projects, he claims, worsen traffic, crowd local schools and increase the burden on Alpharetta police, fire and EMS services. "We have done a lot of great things in Alpharetta over the years, but we are losing the character and charm that we moved here to enjoy," he added. "It is time for a change in direction before it is too late.”Like Alpharetta-Milton Patch on Facebook! Burnett and wife, Lindsey Ann, have two children and are in the process of adopting a third. He works in the technology industry and holds a bachelor's degree from Samford Unviersity and an MBA from Georgia College and State University.Photo: Ben Burnett and his family. Credit: Burnett campaignGet free real-time news alerts from the Alpharetta-Milton Patch.Thanks for your feedback! Now share it with your friends!Thanks for your feedback. Originally published August 23, 2017. More from Alpharetta-Milton Patch

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