David Staples, Candidate for Public Service Commission, Talks to Patch

Lilburn native David Staples is running for the District 5 seat of the Public Service Commission.

Patch caught up with this Parkview High alumnus, who's now living on a farm in Cobb County, about why he's taken a fancy to politics. 

The Public Service Commission doesn't get a lot of attention, usually, but there's still critical things it does in the public's interest -- like keep a watch on energy and telecom businesses.

Staples, 31, who is a husband and father, says he wants to be a part of making Georgia better. He is challenging incumbent Stan Wise, who has served since 1995.

Patch held a question-and-answer with Staples. Here's the first Q & A:

What do you remember most about growing up in Lilburn?  

"I used to ride my bike all over the place. We lived on North Fork Dr. off Four Winds and I'd ride over to Arcado Elementary, to Lilburn City Park and to various friends' houses all across town during the summer."