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GA HB507
Bill
Status
Vetoed
5/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mike Glanton
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AI Summary
- Amends the City of Jonesboro charter to divide the city into three districts (Districts 1, 2, and 3) for the election of city council members, based on 2010 U.S. Census data
- Each district elects two council members holding Post 1 and Post 2, with candidates required to have been a resident of their district for at least 12 months prior to the election
- Council members from District 3 and District 2, Post 1 were to be first elected in November 2017; members from District 1 and District 2, Post 2 were to be first elected in November 2019, all serving four-year terms beginning January 1 following their election
- All city elections, including mayor and council posts, are determined by plurality vote rather than majority
- Provisions related to the 2017 election took effect upon the Governor's approval, with all other provisions becoming effective January 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Jonesboro, City of; governing authority; create districts for election of members
Last Action
Veto V4
5/8/2018
Full Bill Text
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