Mr. Holbrook,

I have heard this rumor multiple times in the last few days and it is not correct. I cannot comment on the actual facts of any pending prosecutions which our office is involved with because of State Bar of Georgia Rule 3.6 which can be found at www.gabar.org .

I can say that since May 15, 2000 I have been assigned as the lead counsel for the MCS Unit, which includes narcotics, organized crime, vice and for the last year or so gangs. The Glock case is and always has been assigned to the white collar crime division and I have never assisted with the case nor been assigned to it.
If you doubt this statement feel free to pull the Superior Court Clerk's records and check them as they will show the name of the two prosecutors who have handled this case in our office.

This news article may also provide some insight into what is actually charged in the case: http://www.law.com/jsp/cc/PubArticleFriendlyCC.jsp?id=1202517122328 .

Jason Saliba

Considering all the talk there is about suspected improper/illegal/unethical behavior over the years on the part of the Mayor and Council, I don't think we should be surprised to see false rumors get started about the one guy actually capable of discovering and dealing with such behavior, should it actually exist.

I know if I was a crooked politician (should any of those stories we keep hearing actually turn out to be true) I wouldn't want the guy that prosecutes crooked politicians sitting next to ME on the council!! ;-)

I found a couple of things that pretty much tell you about Mr. Saliba - he is a vital tool in our community's efforts to combat major drug and gang activity, and I think one of the links is him testifying before Congress on those very matters.

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CHRG-106hhrg74706/pdf/CHRG-106hhrg74706.pdf

http://www.justice.gov/usao/gan/programs/presriptiondrugs/Prescription%20Drug%20Abuse%20Summit.pdf

Check out the links for yourself, but he sure does not sound like the kind of guy that either sits on his hands or covers for someone when it's his legal duty to do otherwise.

I've checked this guy out best I can, and he seems like the "real deal" to me.

My platform was previously set out at: http://www2.thevoterguide.org/v/ajc11/race-detail.do;jsessionid=C82E1ADBB533568A87565E2CEBCF1954?id=221407151 and has been consistent throughout the questions in the Marietta Daily Journal and my early answers to the Patch (published on September 16, 2011).
There have been discussions about the use of code enforcement during this election. Code enforcement is only a small piece of revitalization. Landlords can be forced to meet code yet still have rundown buildings that are not occupied by viable businesses. Code enforcement is a tool, but it is only one of the tools we need to be using in combination with proper planning, traffic control, economic development, public safety, and community involvement.

Jason Saliba

I have long stated that my top three projects would be the revitalization of the Windy Hill and South Cobb Drive corridors and making sure our infrastructure is maintained to avoid financially crippling replacement costs later.

The city needs to develop long term revitalization plans for Windy Hill and South Cobb Drive. The plan needs to be a 10-15 year master plan addressing traffic, attracting new business, zoning and development. Preferably we will attract family businesses that will have a long term investment in the community and our neighborhoods. The size of most of the real estate parcels dictates smaller businesses, which are the backbone of any successful community.

The plan needs to address projected future needs, as well as current conditions. The plan must have at least yearly goals and should be annually evaluated and updated. This will lead to not only revitalizing the Windy Hill and South Cobb Drive corridors, but in keeping them vibrant and occupied by good businesses for years to come.

These areas are the gateways to our neighborhoods. These improvements, combined with maintaining our infrastructure, will protect our neighborhoods and help us lower our transiency rate. Transiency is a key indicator of dropout rates and low test scores in schools. Improving these issues will help our business community, neighborhoods, and schools. These three issues are generally discussed separately but are very much connected.

Mr. Holbrook,

As I stated above I can make no comment on any pending case or investigation (if there is one) due to the constraints placed on me by the State Bar of Georgia. I have no involvement in the glock case.

Our office policy has always been to prosecute criminal acts without fear, favor or prejudice. I have never known District Attorney Pat Head to "sit on" or "cover up" any case.

As to any delay you would have to ask our office, but assuming a period of time in any case is a delay assumes a case was immediately brought to us and does not account for the time needed to prepare any case for indictment and prosecution.

I would not assume press accounts are completely correct as they rely on assumptions and information from people not always directly involved in events.

Jason Saliba

Thank you.

Jason Saliba

Mr. Cunningham,

Any elected leader has the obligation to represent their constituents while acting in an ethical and professional manner. This means representing their ward, the city and the region in that order. Working with the legislature and other governments provides vital input into the region as well as resources for the city of Smyrna. Therefore it is imperative that your elected representatives be able to work with anyone who can provide resources and assistance to the city, no matter their political affiliation.

My criteria for working with people is very simple, they must be honest and treat both myself and anyone else involved in a project professionally. I am open to ideas no matter where they come from and believe I am capable of separating those ideas that help the city and Ward 5 from those ideas which are put forth purely to advance a political agenda.

I have worked with Georgia legislators from both parties on law enforcement initiatives in the past, as well as having spent almost two decades working with various federal agencies. I will certainly seek to work with all levels of government as a part of my service to Smyrna, no matter their political affiliation.

Jason Saliba