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Author Archives: Sammie Purcell
Posted inBrookhaven Reporter, Politics

Bill would allow Brookhaven mayor to fill vacant council seats

by Sammie Purcell

The Georgia General Assembly will consider legislation which would allow the mayor to fill Brookhaven City Council vacancies by appointment.  Currently, if there’s a vacancy in the City Council, a special election will be held. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Matthew Wilson (D-Brookhaven), would allow the mayor — currently John Ernst — to appoint […]