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Forest City Town Commissioner

Legislative body for your town's government.

Full office description

  • Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government.
  • Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments.
  • The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town.
  • Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies.
  • Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan.

How this impacts you

  • TaxesThe town commissioners pass the yearly budget, which often contains changes to the tax rate. This includes sales tax, property tax, and other miscellaneous taxes or licenses taken by the town.

  • Public TransportationThe town commissioners have the authority to close public streets for events, such as festivals, races, or farmers markets.

Election results

WINNER

Dee Dee Bright

27.6%

1,706 votes

WINNER

Chris Lee

20.2%

1,249 votes

WINNER

Joey Brandle

15.9%

981 votes

Justin E. Conner

14.5%

897 votes

Lynetha (Mookie) Miller

11.7%

720 votes

Carl M. Ramsey, Jr.

9.5%

589 votes

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