Candidate Profile: Bob Erramilli For Johns Creek City Council

JOHNS CREEK — Nine city council candidates qualified for four seats in Johns Creek Nov. 2 municipal election, three of which are running for the Council Post 3 seat.

Bob Erramilli, Cassandra Littlejohn, and Anthony Shorter have qualified as candidates for Johns Creek City Council Post 3. There is no incumbent for this seat as current Post 3 Council Member John Bradberry is not seeking re-election for this post.

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Bob Erramilli is running for Johns Creek City Council Post 3 against Cassandra Littlejohn and Anthony Shorter.

Age (as of Election Day)

63

Position Sought

City Council Post 3.

Party Affiliation

Not relevant

Family

Not Relevant

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Bachelor of Science.

Occupation

HealthCare Administrator -16yrs

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

boberramilli.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

When I picked up a very smart kid from Jail, I decided to start a youth mentoring Non profit. Many kids went through the program. One has gone onto Harvard Univ this year. But only 80 in4 yrs. I found more gaps. I filled them. But slow progress, especially at city level. Trying to right that at city level.

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Public Safety. Ensure there is a lot more interaction between Police and Public, to be aware of what happens in a typical interaction. Training of Police on cultural sensitivities if needed. Regular review of their body cameras so that police and public are both safe.

What are your short- and long-term goals if you are elected?

Public Safety, Town Centre planning and construction. Parks and Recreation availability to public sooner than later. Bring synergies of the area to Storm Water solutions. Continue working on Traffic congestions.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

All are well meaning. I do have a Resume of getting active and delivering results, including the city.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)?

Fashion solutions, stick to plan and start brisk action.

How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?

Satisfactorily.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

I do not cherry pick problems. I work on solutions to get past them.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Service on Johns Creek I Heart on committee. HOA President. Church President. Volunteer Activist, Conducted several Health Fairs, Flew combat Jets, Consultant for Fortune 500 companies, 2nd Lieutenant in USAF Auxiliary, the CAP.

What do you like best about living in your city (or county)?

Love the people, the green canopy. Outdoor facilities. High quality roads. Decent services. Looking forward to the ambitious Town Center taking shape.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Forget the people who cause pain, remember the ones that stood by you. Cherish them.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I think USA comes closest to a merit based society. American dream is not folklore and I love meeting people.