Tommie Postell announces re-election bid
Ward VI Commissioner Tommie Postell mingles with supporters after announcing his plans to seek re-election to his seat Thursday.
J.D.Sumner
ALBANY, GA.: Tommie Postell, the controversial mouthpiece for the citizens of Ward VI on the Albany City Commission told reporters Thursday that he will seek another term.
Standing in front of the government center Thursday, Postell said that he wants to ensure that the residents of his South Albany ward are heard when a new mayor is sworn into office in January.
“I believe I need to continue to sit at the table to make sure the citizens of Ward VI are treated fairly. I believe in treating everyone fairly,” Postell said.
Surrounded by supporters, including former Albany State Coach Hamp Smith, Postell said that as a commissioner he’ll continue to lend support to organizations who work to create jobs, saying that he loves the city and that jobs are the biggest issue in Ward VI right now.
“We love the city. If we didn’t love the city, we wouldn’t be out here doing this,” Postell said. “We need to move forward and work toward a process to get people to work.”
While Postell has been behind some notable local legislation over his term
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