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Coody up for re-election as Fayetteville mayor
Samantha Sigmon
Issue date: 9/29/08 Section: News
Coody runs with goal of sustainability ahead
Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody seems like he doesn't know a stranger. When he arrives at Jammin' Java, he admits he is tired from a long day and grabs a cup of coffee, saying hello to everyone who passes in and out.
One thing is for sure: running for mayor while being mayor makes Coody a busy man. But it seems like nothing new to him.
Coody became the mayor of Fayetteville in January 2001. Before that, he was self-employed in real estate and designing construction. This experience is helpful in now understanding development and construction, he said.
Coody feels strongly for Fayetteville. There are so many things to like about Fayetteville, he said, included the quality of life, friendship and sense of community.
"An almost spiritual passion for this community is something I share with others," he said.
Coody's love for Fayetteville has created his platform based on continuing the sustainability movement. This commitment, he said, is why he is running again for mayor.
"The most important thing of our time is the sustainability movement and climate protection," he said. "Of all the positive things, I've helped Fayetteville achieve national prominence as being a leader for cities our size in the sustainability movement. If I weren't in office, the movement would not continue on the same course with the ?same momentum."
This commitment, he said, will resonate with students.
Coody urged students to "support those in leadership positions that help us make more progress. It is crucial that students become more involved in the green movement."
Young people in Fayetteville must vote, Coody said, because the leadership has a direct impact on their future. Everyone at the UA will be impacted by city leadership.
Fayetteville would not be the city it is without the UA, Coody said. What sets Fayetteville apart from other cities in Arkansas is the influence of the university and its students.
Fayetteville Mayor Dan Coody seems like he doesn't know a stranger. When he arrives at Jammin' Java, he admits he is tired from a long day and grabs a cup of coffee, saying hello to everyone who passes in and out.
One thing is for sure: running for mayor while being mayor makes Coody a busy man. But it seems like nothing new to him.
Coody became the mayor of Fayetteville in January 2001. Before that, he was self-employed in real estate and designing construction. This experience is helpful in now understanding development and construction, he said.
Coody feels strongly for Fayetteville. There are so many things to like about Fayetteville, he said, included the quality of life, friendship and sense of community.
"An almost spiritual passion for this community is something I share with others," he said.
Coody's love for Fayetteville has created his platform based on continuing the sustainability movement. This commitment, he said, is why he is running again for mayor.
"The most important thing of our time is the sustainability movement and climate protection," he said. "Of all the positive things, I've helped Fayetteville achieve national prominence as being a leader for cities our size in the sustainability movement. If I weren't in office, the movement would not continue on the same course with the ?same momentum."
This commitment, he said, will resonate with students.
Coody urged students to "support those in leadership positions that help us make more progress. It is crucial that students become more involved in the green movement."
Young people in Fayetteville must vote, Coody said, because the leadership has a direct impact on their future. Everyone at the UA will be impacted by city leadership.
Fayetteville would not be the city it is without the UA, Coody said. What sets Fayetteville apart from other cities in Arkansas is the influence of the university and its students.
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