Amir Farokhi leads Post 2 candidates in cash

Disclaimer: This is a press release from the campaign, not an endorsement by this blog – but the (wo)man on the street has been heard to note that Amir is obviously the best candidate in at least one respect.

ATLANTA (July 8, 2009) – Amir Farokhi, candidate for Atlanta City Council Post 2 At-Large, today announced that he has raised $97,291.73 from more than 400 contributors. In the race to succeed councilmember Mary Norwood, Farokhi is ahead of all candidates who complied with the state’s July 7th filing deadline.

Rest below the fold – but do the math, that’s more than $200 per person. It’s also a lot more than Ray McBerry Special raised for the governor’s race.. *snicker*

Farokhi attributes his early fundraising success to voters’ strong desire for change on City Council. “Even during a recession, people have given to my campaign because they see the possibilities of a Council that’s focused on smart solutions,” he said. “With the passionate support of so many Atlantans, we are already running a strong campaign that will change the way business is done at City Hall.”

Born and raised in Atlanta, he has relied heavily upon a broad network of community leaders and residents who he met through his years of community service.

“It doesn’t matter what you look like, how much you make or where you live, all residents want the city to work well and uses resources responsibly,” said Farokhi, who has contributors in nearly every Atlanta zip code. “Voters want a Council that will put politics aside and act in Atlanta’s best interest.”

Farokhi currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Charles R. Drew Charter School in East Lake, the Board of Trustees of The Galloway School and the Advisory Board of Creating Vibrant Communities in the West End.