Bicknell announces run for Congress

State Senator Frank Ginn, R-Danielsville, who worked with Bicknell on the regional transportation roundtable, introduced Bicknell to the group of approximately 75 people gathered at the Traditions Clubhouse, Jefferson
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Bicknell, a Georgia native and longtime resident of Jackson County, spent 22 years working with the Sperry and Hutchinson Company moving from an entry-level position to vice president, before he ventured out on his own and developed a sandwich shop franchise which he sold in 1996.

“Unlike many people in Washington, I’ve actually had to make a payroll,” Bicknell said.

Ginn said, “He’s always thinking, He’s always got ideas. He’s done a great job in everything I’ve seen him do.”

Bicknell said he would serve out his term as chairman, which ends late next year. “The two will not overlap,” he said.

Bicknell, who was joined on Monday by his wife Becky, their daughter, two sons, two daughters-in-law and five grandchildren, said his decision to run for the Congressional seat was made by his entire family.
“We sat down and discussed it as a family and I feel now is the time for me to serve my people in the congressional district,” he said.

Bicknell said he will support the Fair Tax Bill which proposes to replace federal income taxes with a sales tax, a balanced budget amendment and repealing laws passed under the current administration in Washington.
“The people we have elected are trampling on the constitution,” Bicknell said.

The newly-created 9th Congressional District was added as a result of Georgia’s population growth over the past decade and will run from Athens and Gainesville north to the state line.