Oakes Enters City Council Race Save Email Print

Staunton, Va.
Posted: 11:00 AM Mar 4, 2008
Last Updated: 11:00 AM Mar 4, 2008
Reporter: Keith Jones
Email Address: kjones@whsv.com

After pushing for an adult store ordinance in the Queen City, Citizens Task Force member Andrea Oakes has decided to run for Staunton City Council.

The former Staunton School Board member says she'd like to attract friendly businesses to the Queen City to boost their economy.

Oakes says she did not make the decision because of her efforts against adult stores in the Valley, which she admits could either help her or hurt her chances come election day.

"One thing it did show the community is I'm a leader that's proactive rather than reactive," says Oakes. "I am a leader that has foresight and can see what's down the road and what we need to do to protect the integrity of this city."

Up to this point, Oakes is running against Russell Ashby, Bob Campbell, Ophie Kier, as well as former council members Dickie Bell and David Metz, for four seats in the chamber. The Staunton Registrar says the deadline to qualify is 7 p.m. Tuesday.