MEDIA ADVISORY
Immediate Release
January 31, 2012
Contact: Andre’ D. Knight, President, (252) 544-2949
Andre’ Knight Announces Re-Election Bid
Rocky Mount, NC – Andre’ Knight announced today that he will run again for re-election to the post as City Council Representative for Ward 1. “Now is not the time to slide backwards,” Knight said. “We have come too far as a City and in our ward to compromise the progress that is finally being made. Ward 1 citizens are just beginning to see some light in the areas of housing, jobs and reduction of crime. We are finally beginning to realize some hope for change to our unfair utility system. I am the candidate that has fought for fairness in opportunities for all of our citizens in every community in our City and region. I am still the people’s servant and voice and I still want to serve the residents of Ward 1.”
Knight added, “I have led the fight for reduction in utilities charges for our residents and businesses while working to increase the sensitivity of the City’s customer service personnel as they work with our citizens in a terrible economic environment. Under my leadership and collaboration with City and community partners, we are seeing neighborhoods cleaned up, homes being renovated and our communities finally feeling valued.” He continued, “I have not been afraid to walk in uncharted territory and take on big money and government that didn’t care. All people have had a chance to voice their opinions and see their ideas turn into policy while I have been in office. If re-elected, I can guarantee that I will not let money and position override the concerns of our inner city communities and families.”
“I have insisted on accountability from the police department to the citizens as they worked with the Council and community to develop crime prevention and protection strategies. I have worked hard to ensure that all of our communities have the chance to recruit businesses, have decent housing in safe neighborhoods and provide opportunities for our youth and seniors to exercise, play and gather peacefully. I have been faithful to the vision that we can make Rocky Mount the greatest place to live in North Carolina by telling the truth and then working together to make it better.”
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