Duluth - Rep. Pedro "Pete" Marin (D-Duluth), who represents House District 96 in the Georgia House of Representatives, has officially announced his intention to run for re-election.
"Since taking office in 2003 I have pledged to build stronger and safer communities for the good people of Gwinnett County. I have again kept my word," said Rep. Marin. Whether it is public safety, education, improving local government, expanding economic opportunities, or protecting working families, Rep. Marin has never wavered from his promise to improving the quality of life of all Georgians.
He currently serves on the House Industrial Relations, Banks and Banking, and Economic Development and Tourism Committees. Rep. Marin has also been a good friend to municipalities in his district and to Gwinnett County as a whole. Just recently he was honored by the city of Norcross for his political leadership on key policy matters, such as introducing HB 480 which changed the form of government in the city of Norcross from a mayor-council form of government to a city manager-council form of government. He also has received an early endorsement from the former Mayor Pro Tem and current Norcross City Councilman Craig Newton who noted that "Rep. Marin has always been a friend to Norcross and Gwinnett County." For Rep. Marin, it is his experience and knowledge of the issues that will best serve the county and the state. "I look forward to again representing the hardworking people of House District 96 in 2009. There is still work to be done and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get started," stated the three term legislator.
During the summer, Rep. Marin looks forward to speaking with constituents about the 2008 legislative session, his agenda for 2009, and identify key issues impacting his district.