In the Press
06.11.08 - City's Next Mayor Will be First to be Elected by Residents
Seven candidates will face off in the contest to become Suffolk's first resident-elected mayor. Until now, the City Council has elected one of its own for the mayor's seat. But council members have decided to opt for a change, saying that the direct election will make the new mayor more responsive to the city's wide-ranging interests. Residents will have their first chance to vote for the mayor during the Nov. 4 election.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/dp-local_sufrace_0611jun11,0,2396137.story
06.11.08 - In Suffolk Voters' First Chance to Pick Mayor, Choices Abound
Tom Powell runs his own advertising company, and at 37, he is the youngest candidate in the field. He believes his energy will rejuvenate the city. He plans to augment his campaign with a Web presence on Facebook, MySpace and Flickr. "We'll be everywhere," he said.
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/06/suffolk-voters-first-chance-pick-mayor-choices-abound
06.04.08 - Field Growing, Perhaps to Eight, for Suffolk Mayoral Candidates
The crowd of challengers vying to be the first elected mayor continues to grow as the June 10 filing deadline nears. Five people are certified as official candidates, a sixth is almost there, and two others said they plan to turn in signatures before the deadline. The group will compete in November to be Suffolk’s first elected mayor. Until now, the City Council has appointed someone from its own ranks to hold the title. The change will add an eighth vote to the council.
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/06/field-growing-perhaps-eight-suffolk-mayoral-candidates
03.29.08 - Crowded Cast Vying to be Suffolk's First Elected Mayor
Tom Powell Jr., the 37-year-old president of his own advertising agency, said people have responded since his intention to run became public two weeks ago. "I think people are really responding to the new, fresh blood," he said.
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/03/crowded-cast-vying-be-suffolks-first-elected-mayor
03.18.08 - Owner of Suffolk Ad Agency Joins Mayoral Race
The owner of a local advertising agency said Monday he is joining the race to become the city's first directly elected mayor. Tom Powell Jr., president of The Addison Group, said he hopes to bring energy and unity to the position. The 37-year-old son of a pastor said he always felt he would run for a public office at some point in his life, and the time feels right.
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/03/owner-suffolk-ad-agency-joins-mayoral-race
