MAREITTA, Ga. - Standing beside trays of homemade food at a weekend potluck, Sam Foster told supporters he’s running for mayor because Marietta needs leaders who "listen and respond" to residents’ everyday needs.

Who is Sam Foster, Marietta mayoral candidate?

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Foster, a DevOps engineer and community organizer, said his campaign is focused on affordability, bike and pedestrian safety, and reducing traffic congestion.

"I think Marietta needs government that's more responsive to its needs and wants," Foster said. "We need a leader who is focused on affordability, bike and pedestrian safety and reducing traffic in our city so people can spend less time sitting in traffic and more time with their family and friends."

Foster, who helped co-found the nonprofit advocacy

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