For Immediate Release

May 22, 2023 - (Dalton) May 22, 2023 - (Dalton) Today, Councilmember Annalee Harlan Sams, announces that she is running to be City of Dalton’s next Mayor, in the November 7th election. “I look forward to serving my hometown of Dalton as mayor,” Sams said on her announcement.

With Mayor Pennington’s recent announcement that he would not run for reelection, Sams commented: “Mayor Pennington and I have a solid working relationship. Dalton is fortunate to have had 10+ years of service from Mayor Pennington”.

Sams, now in her 2nd term as councilmember, has gained valuable experience with city government operations and understands what Dalton’s priorities are and how to properly budget for those needs. “First and foremost Dalton requires reinvestment in its’ infrastructure which includes projects like storm water management, sidewalk and street improvements, refurbishment of our recreation facilities, and a continued support of our services that keep Dalton safe for all of our citizens. I am so proud to be a citizen of a city that remains one of the last major industrial manufacturing centers where a product is conceived, designed and built in America,” Sams stated.

In the coming weeks Sams plans to announce her plan for the next 4 years. For more information you can visit www.facebook.com/annaleeformayor