The deadline’s passed and the field is set. Let’s see what’s Danville’s looking at for the May 5th elections.
There will be five candidates on the ballot for four available seats. With Wayne Oakes & Ruby Archie not running for re-election, there will be at least two new members on City Council. Let’s take a look at the candidates…
- Gary Miller (Incumbent) – Miller is running in his first election after being appointed to fill Wayne Williams’ seat after he moved out of town. Here’s Miller’s re-election kickoff speech.
- Adam Tomer (Incumbent) – Tomer is the only other incumbent running for re-election. Here’s his re-election statement.
- Alonzo Jones – Jones is giving his School Board seat to run for City Council.
- John Gilstrap – Gilstrap is the former director of Danville’s Parks & Recreation department.
- Thomas Motley – Motley is a pastor in Danville and qualified on the final day.
BreakDown: Thomas Motley’s last-minute candidacy turns a sure-thing election into one that has the potential to be interesting. At this time, I’m only comfortable saying that Adam Tomer is a lock for re-election. Although he has his detractors, Tomer has connected with a cross-section of Danville residents on many issues. Gary Miller should be safe in this election, but there’s an outside chance that the three challengers could pull the support needed. As for the challengers, Alonzo Jones has the inside track. John Gilstrap will be a strong candidate as well. The big question mark is Thomas Motley. He’s been a community voice against the Danville Utility rates, so we’ll have to see what community support Motley gets.
OddsMakers of winning the election:
- Adam Tomer – 100%
- Gary Miller – 94%
- Alonzo Jones – 98%
- John Gilstrap – 75%
- Thomas Motley – 40%
Until I’m able to gauge Motley’s support level, his OddsMakers numbers are highly preliminary. More to come as the race progresses…
People should take a close look at Parks and Rec now to see the mess Gilstrap created. His “cult of personality’ stye has, after thirty years, left a situation in which nobody knows whos’ a** to kiss anymore. And there is a revolt at hand against the old guard. His FOJ(friends of john)club is running for cover now that they can’t depend on him to protect them anymore. The pig fest at the festival is just the latest victim. Too much spent on too few. Danvlle can count on more “frat boy” shinanigans if he’s elected.
The four to vote for for this race is (in this order):
Adam Tomer, Dr. Gary Miller, Alonzo Jones, and John Gilstrap, Sr.
I believe that the 5th candidate will get a very small percentage of the vote.
I know John Gilstrap well and he has served the people of Danville admirably in numerous capacities. His record can be viewed at http://gilstrapforcouncil.webs.com/profile I will cast my votes for Adam Toomer,John Gilstrap,Dr.Gary Miller,& Alonzo Jones.
I know John Gilstrap well and he has served the people of Danville admirably in numerous capacities. His record can be viewed at http://www.gilstrapforcouncil.webs.com I will cast my votes for Adam Toomer,John Gilstrap,Dr.Gary Miller,& Alonzo Jones.