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How to Vote for Raum Sandoval

Write "RAUM SANDOVAL" in the write-in section for Mayor

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Why a Write-In Campaign?

I'm running as a write-in candidate because you deserve a choice. Democracy works best when voters have real options—not rubber-stamp elections where outcomes are predetermined.

Write-in campaigns are incredibly difficult. The odds are against me. But I'm not running because I expect it to be easy. I'm running because it's necessary.

I’m running to give voice to residents who feel unheard — to offer a progressive option for democracy that values people over politics, and integrity over convenience. To model a different kind of leadership: one radically rooted in honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Even when the system makes it hard, citizens can still step up, speak out, and fight for their community.

If what I'm saying resonates with you, write my name on your ballot. Let's show Stallings what leadership looks like when it's truly accountable to the people.

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Leadership That Shows Up

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Stallings deserves leadership that listens, acts, and puts community before politics. Outgoing Mayor Wyatt Dunn was horrible at that.

I’m running as a write-in candidate for Mayor to give our town a real choice — a choice for transparent, accountable, and results-driven governance that reflects the values of the people who call Stallings home.

Why I’m Running

Building a Smarter, Stronger, More Accountable Community

For nearly 20 years, I’ve led technology and security initiatives for organizations across the country—managing teams, budgets, and complex challenges. I’ve built systems that work, implemented solutions that scale, and always believed technology should serve people, not the other way around.

Now, I want to bring that same experience to local government—because Stallings deserves leadership that’s modern, transparent, and effective.

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Keeping Our Small Town Strong

Stallings is special. It’s the kind of place where neighbors still wave, families gather at the park, and people care about one another. But as our community grows, we face new challenges—traffic, development, safety, and infrastructure—that can strain the small-town feel we all cherish.

My goal isn’t to make Stallings “modern” for its own sake. It’s to make sure that as the world around us changes, we stay in control of how we grow—using smart, efficient systems to protect the values that make this town home.

“Dig Deep to Reach Higher.”
— Radical Roots

Modern Leadership for a Small Town with a Big Future

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Our town is growing fast. Families are moving in, businesses are expanding, and our local infrastructure—roads, services, and public safety—must keep pace. But we can’t meet tomorrow’s needs with yesterday’s tools.

For nearly two decades, I’ve led initiatives across the country that used AI, automation, and business intelligence to make organizations more efficient, transparent, and responsive. I know how to turn data into action—how to measure what’s working, fix what isn’t, and make decisions based on evidence, not politics.

That experience can help Stallings do more with less, respond faster, and stay accountable to the people it serves. But I’ll use these tools carefully and strategically—to enhance service, not replace it.

  • Smart Efficiency: Streamline town operations through automation that saves taxpayer dollars and reduces red tape—without adding bureaucracy.

  • Data for Good: Apply analytics to guide growth, budgeting, and public safety decisions, keeping outcomes grounded in community values.

  • Transparency You Can See: Create public dashboards that track spending, projects, and progress so residents can see where their money goes.

  • Smarter Planning: Use real-time insights to manage growth and infrastructure with precision, not guesswork.

  • Listening, Not Coding: Use modern tools to connect with citizens—through surveys, engagement platforms, and open forums that make participation easier for everyone.

This isn’t about turning Stallings into a “tech city.” It’s about using smart, invisible systems that make local government more responsive, more transparent, and more human—so we can preserve our small-town character for generations to come.

I’m running for mayor because Stallings deserves leadership rooted in transparency, accountability, and measurable results. Not because it’s easy, but because our community deserves better than “politics as usual.” Democracy works best when voters have real choices—not rubber-stamp elections.

I don’t claim to have all the answers. But I do have a track record of listening, learning, and solving problems—with honesty, humility, and results. I believe in measuring outcomes, not intentions. And I believe that in uncertain times, strong local communities are our best safety net.

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My Commitment

I don't run from hard conversations—I encourage them. That's where real growth happens.

You'll always know where I stand and why. I'll listen to every voice in Stallings, whether we agree or not, because good governance requires understanding all perspectives.

I'm running because someone needs to step up. If what I'm saying resonates with you, write my name on your ballot.