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Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 10:00

Ray Peterson

By Pam Reinig

Register Editor

 

In the weeks leading up to the June 7 primaries, the Register has published profiles of candidates in contested races. This week, we conclude our series with a profile of Ray Peterson, one of two Republicans in the Clayton County Board of Supervisors’ race. The other Republican candidate, Chad Freeman of Colesburg, did not respond to our repeated attempts to gather information for this series.

There are six candidates for the single seat being vacated by Larry Gibbs who is not running for re-election. 

Ray Peterson, a Coleburg resident, is a Central High School graduate. He has worked in the construction field for 35 years, and has owned his own business—Ray’s Excavating, Edgewood—for 15 years. He has been married to Cathy Barnhart for 24 years, and has three stepchildren and seven grandchildren.

What elected positions have you held?

Chamber Board in Edgewood.

Why did you decidce to run for this position?

I have always been interested in being a Supervisor and I like dealing with people.

What are the biggest challenges facing the county? How do you plan to address these issues?

Taxes, roads and bridges.

If elected to serve, what do you hop to achieve during your term?

I hope to help out, cut back on spending, but still improve things.

How will you reach out to area residents?

Meetings

What additional comments would you like to make?

Clayton County is a beautiful place to live and visit.

 

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