Shinholser takes on Maddox

Athens-Clarke County mayoral candidate Brandon Shinholser may have a mighty steep hill to climb in his bid for elected office, but he's not afraid of throwing some elbows in an attempt to get there.

Shinholser has taken aim at Charlie Maddox's platform for 2010 ...

You know the same Charlie Maddox who was largely funded by special interest and big business? The same ole' Charlie Maddox who spearheaded a campaign against health insurance for gay, and unmarried straight Athens-Clarke County employees? The same Charlie Maddox who wanted to overturn all environmental protections put forth by Heidi Davison and the commissioners.

Yes, the same Charlie Maddox who publicly stated that Mayor Davison should discontinue her focus on “quality of life” issues and try to bridge together a relationships with the Chamber of Commerce to bring jobs instead. You see, Charlie forgot that without a thriving quality of life, there are no jobs.

If elected, I’ll start at step one and not step three.

In his newly released platform… well, it looks about the same as his last. Take a look for yourself. It’s the same ole Charlie Maddox.

(As an aside, Maddox's web site is sweet.)