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Former NAACP leader running for mayor
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Liston Singletary III recently announced his candidacy for Hinesville mayor. - photo by Photo by Randy C. Murray
Former Liberty County NAACP President Liston Singletary III is running for mayor of Hinesville.He is the third Hinesville resident to throw his hat in the ring for November’s election. Other candidates so far include Mayor Pro Tem Charles Frasier and former Mayor Allen Brown.While announcing his candidacy in an interview Wednesday with the Courier, Singletary said he also wanted to take a moment to celebrate the importance of the week leading up to Easter, the observance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.“I celebrate (this week) as a believer and as an ordained minister,” he said.Then he turned to his reasons for running for mayor.“After consultations with citizens — whether it be at Walmart or just in passing — (one of the most important issues) is fiscal responsibility,” Singletary said. “Another area of importance is economic development.
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