As an architect my skill set is taking my clients’ vision and turning their potential into reality. I can help Rome realize its vision and put it into action.

As a father of two young boys, I am increasingly aware of the opportunities and obstacles to their success. If we plan our steps now, we can have a future that gives all of our children great opportunities.

As a resident of downtown and a former Broad Street building owner, I realize what an asset downtown is. We must make the necessary investments to help downtown continue to thrive and remain vibrant.

As a successful small business owner, I am aware of the tension and opportunities that exist with the government. I would make every effort to balance the needs of private enterprise with the public good.

As a member of the community of contractors, developers, and real estate agents, I understand the difficulty of bringing projects to completion. We should work together to make the process as easy and fair as possible.

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I have a deep love for Rome. Some of my fondest childhood memories are hanging out with friends at Schroeder’s, watching fireworks from the levee riverbank, and skateboarding on Broad Street. This was a good city. This is still a good city. I do not want a good city; I want an excellent city. This is why I have decided to run again for the Rome City Commission to continue the work that I started.

Mark Cochran