Don Wells for City Council

I’m not a politician; I’m a businessman, so I won’t make campaign promises. I will, however, give you some guarantees. As your councilman at-large, I will:

Work hard to run city government like a business
Defend personal property rights
Create a climate where small businesses can prosper
Bring business we want to locations we need
Protect you from rising crime
Push for responsible growth that fits Aiken’s character

WELLS WINS RE-ELECTION

Don Wells has been declared an unofficial winner in Tuesday's Aiken Republican primary.

Stuart Bedenbaugh, the executive director of Aiken County Registration and Elections, said late Tuesday that the unofficial results, still to be certified, showed there's no need for a runoff.

The at-large seats went to the two top vote-getters: Steve Homoki, with 1,791 votes, and incumbent Don Wells, with 1,661.

Wells said he appreciated Aiken voters turning out to select him for another four-year term, beginning in November.

"I was truly humbled because there was an excellent field of candidates,” Wells said Tuesday night. “I just can't tell you how honored I am to have been re-elected. And I;ve very humbled tonight to have voters say, We want you to serve another four years.”’

None of Tuesday's winners face opposition in the Nov. 3 general election and won't be required to run in that contest unless write-in candidates file to run by an October deadline. The deadline to file as a petition candidate is Sept. 18.

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August 19^th, 2009

The "blue law" that once banned certain purchases in Aiken County on Sunday mornings came to an end Tuesday night, but it won't be effective immediately.

Aiken Standard Endorses Wells for City Council

City of Aiken residents have a dilemma before them, but it is the kind of problem that is good to have. In Tuesday's Republican primary, which will determine three seats on Aiken City Council, there are six excellent candidates to choose from.

They offer a variety of skill sets, experience and backgrounds, all of which can be useful on council for the next four years. There are political newcomers and those who have experience in the political landscape. There are longtime residents and those who have been here for just a few years.