Richfield 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
Taxes — The 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 Transportation — The town commissioners have the authority to close public streets for events, such as festivals, races, or farmers markets.
Election results
WINNER
Barry Byrd
26%
185 votes
WINNER
Christy G. NeCaise
25.6%
182 votes
WINNER
Mike Beaver
24.6%
175 votes
Deanette Galloway Russell
21.3%
152 votes
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