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Cleaveland, Law will not run again
By Jeremy Styron News Editor
Rabun County will soon have two empty posts to fill on the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Pete Cleaveland on Monday night announced by e-mail that he would not seek re-election for his Post 3 position.
Mary Elizabeth Law on Tuesday said she would also not run again. Pat Marcellino Sr., who is the other commissioner up for re-election, this year said he was seeking another term.
"I really don't have a particular reason," Cleaveland said in an interview Tuesday about his reason for not seeking another term. "I just thought about it and realized that I didn't want to do this for another term." He also said he would like more time to pursue other interests.
He noted that he announced his desire to not run early in the year to allow time for interested candidates to step forward.
Cleaveland wrote in his e-mail that he had enjoyed serving the residents of Rabun County.
"I have learned a great deal about the complexities of government and have a much deeper appreciation of the people who keep our county government running," he wrote.
Law didn't supply details on why she was not planning to run again. "I've served my time, so I'm ready to move on," she said.
She said she was pleased with Cleaveland's performance during their time on the commission. "I think he's done a good job," she said. "I hate to see him not run again."
Marcellino, who didn't hesitate when asked about his own future on the board, said Cleaveland had taken positive steps with regard to the former Fruit of the Loom project in Rabun Gap.
"We've had some disagreements, but you're not always going to agree on things," Marcellino said about his time working with Cleaveland.
"You always have to work together, and I think he's done a good job with the Fruit acquisition," he added.
Primaries are set for July 15 for most county offices, including commissioner posts.
Commissioner Pete Cleaveland on Monday night announced by e-mail that he would not seek re-election for his Post 3 position.
Mary Elizabeth Law on Tuesday said she would also not run again. Pat Marcellino Sr., who is the other commissioner up for re-election, this year said he was seeking another term.
"I really don't have a particular reason," Cleaveland said in an interview Tuesday about his reason for not seeking another term. "I just thought about it and realized that I didn't want to do this for another term." He also said he would like more time to pursue other interests.
He noted that he announced his desire to not run early in the year to allow time for interested candidates to step forward.
Cleaveland wrote in his e-mail that he had enjoyed serving the residents of Rabun County.
"I have learned a great deal about the complexities of government and have a much deeper appreciation of the people who keep our county government running," he wrote.
Law didn't supply details on why she was not planning to run again. "I've served my time, so I'm ready to move on," she said.
She said she was pleased with Cleaveland's performance during their time on the commission. "I think he's done a good job," she said. "I hate to see him not run again."
Marcellino, who didn't hesitate when asked about his own future on the board, said Cleaveland had taken positive steps with regard to the former Fruit of the Loom project in Rabun Gap.
"We've had some disagreements, but you're not always going to agree on things," Marcellino said about his time working with Cleaveland.
"You always have to work together, and I think he's done a good job with the Fruit acquisition," he added.
Primaries are set for July 15 for most county offices, including commissioner posts.
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