City of Quitman and Brooks County Consolidation Referendum
Quitman city, Georgia
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
If Quitman voters and county voters outside towns both approve, a group would plan a possible merger. City and county taxpayers would pay for the planning.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: Georgia General Assembly (House Bill 1567, Rep. John LaHood and others)
Rep. LaHood is a Valdosta Republican (House District 175); Reps. Cannon, Taylor, Dickey and Ford co-sponsored. If voters agree, Quitman and Brooks County would merge into one government.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
A YES vote means
Start the planning if both voter groups approve. Voters would decide on a final plan in another election.
A NO vote means
Do not start the planning. Quitman could still lose its city government if it fails state checks of past financial reports.
Source: gov.georgia.gov
Source: brookscountyga.gov