September 3rd, 2009
|
Author: State Rep. Ralph Long endorsed mayoral candidate Mary Norwood
from the heart of his heavily black southwest Atlanta district.
Long is the first black leader to back Norwood, the only white
candidate seen as a frontrunner in the Nov. 3 contest. Long
condemned a racially charged memo that circulated last week among
black Atlantans encouraging them to rally behind Lisa Borders, who
was cast as the leading black candidate.
Norwood has held a citywide council post for 8 years. Flanked by
dozens of mostly black supporters, Norwood on Thursday reiterated
her commitment to representing the entire city.
Long said his endorsement was based on her support of a
homegrown police chief and economic development, especially in
blighted areas.
Posted in Atlanta