Elect Igor Malanchuk, Chairman Douglas County Ga. B.O.C.

News Release

For Immediate Release

June 9, 2008

Igor Malanchuk Challenges Tom Worthan to Town Hall Debate

Douglasville GA: Republican candidate for Chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Igor Malanchuk , 43 from Winston Ga., has challenged incumbent Chairman Tom Worthan , to a town hall debate to allow voters to compare both candidates.

Malanchuk said while campaigning, citizens have asked him if there will be a one on one debates with the two candidates to address some of the important issues facing Douglas County.

Malanchuk made the challenge in a phone call to Worthan  on Monday. Malanchuk said he would like the debate to be held in “Citizen’s Hall” at the court house with an impartial moderator. 

“It would be 2 men and 2 microphones”, said Malanchuk. “We need an old-fashion forum where the voters can ask any question without censorship or screening. I am open to discuss any issues the public has, any time, any place”, Malanchuk continued.

According to Malanchuk, the public is looking for leadership in tough economic times. They want to know what can be done about run away government spending, higher property taxes, county pension plans, jail population and roads.

“Mr. Worthan  has a record of higher taxes, more debt and increased government spending”, said Malanchuk. “I’m offering something new for Douglas County. It’s called fiscal responsibility. The current chairman has never met a tax he didn’t like. I want to cut taxes by controlling the size and cost of government.”

The winner of the July 15 Republican Primary will face-off with Democrat opponent James Quarterman  in November.

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