Function Government

In the wake of last year’s SB 202, Georgia’s Legislature is considering another “omnibus” bill that could substantially change the state’s elections procedures.

“Georgians shouldn’t have to hire a lobbyist to be able to participate in our government.”

We hope that, during today’s press conference, the media will ask Governor Kemp and Attorney General Carr some pointed questions.

The nonpartisan organization has drafted a proposed ordinance that would prohibit campaign donor relationships between municipal vendors and the elected officials who make contracting decisions. Companies that have made campaign contributions to relevant municipal officials would no longer be eligible to hold or bid on city contracts.

Last-minute legislation would completely reconfigure Board of Commissioners and Board of Education for one of the country’s most-diverse counties.

One of the reasons why so many Americans continue to have faith in our elections is because they are administered at the local level - by members of our communities.