Emanuel Announces Run for City Council

Dave Emanuel, a Snellville planning commissioner, officially announced his campaign for City Council on May 3.

“I decided to run for City Council because I believe maintaining and building on the momentum of the past year is vital to Snellville’s long-term success and
prosperity," he said in a press statement. "Many of the members of current City Council have been instrumental in eliminating the deadlocks of the past and that has completely transformed the city’s personality.

"I’d like to help kick the city’s momentum into high gear because that will revitalize and protect property values, improve the business environment, reduce costs and improve services. In addition to economic improvements, we’ll make Snellville a better place to live and create a greater feel of community."

Emanuel is the owner of Random Technology, Inc., a business that manufactures automotive catalytic converters and exhaust systems. In his press statement, he said he planned to take the same approach to city business that he does with his own.

“A city government’s primary business is providing service; its customers are the taxpayers," Emanuel said. "If the city is run with maximum efficiency, the quality of service increases and taxes decrease."

Emanuel said he also hoped to build on recent city successes, such as the new police headquarters, the Snellville Farmers' Market and momentum for a new town center. 

"The vision for a Snellville town center offers tremendous potential," he said in a press statement. "It will help the city attract new business and improve the environment for existing businesses."

Emanuel, who has lived in the city for 28 years, has served on an advisory committee at Snellville Middle School and Grayson High School. He has served on the Snellville Planning Commission since 2009, and he is also a member of the Snellville Tourism and Trade Association. He also acts as a volunteer for city events, such as Snellville Days, Snellville Farmers' Market, the fall festival and the the city's Christmas tree lighting.

Emanuel has been married to his wife, Kathy, for 34 years. They have two daughters, Nikki, 29, and Shelly, 26.