Commissioners to consider Joe Patrick for vacant tax assessor position

During the Carroll County government work session on May 1, 2025, a key focus was the appointment of new members to various boards, particularly the Board of Tax Assessors. Chief Tax Appraiser Hubert Sparks proposed the appointment of Joe Patrick to fill a vacancy left by a resigned board member. Patrick, a University of Georgia graduate with extensive qualifications in real estate appraisal, was recommended for his competence and willingness to serve. Sparks emphasized the challenges in finding qualified candidates for such positions, making this recommendation significant.

The board members expressed their support for placing Patrick's appointment on the consent agenda for the upcoming meeting. Additionally, the session included discussions about reappointments to the Emergency Medical Services Council and the Community Development Board of Appeals, with a notable change being the replacement of Jane Simpson with Mike Land, a former Georgia State Patrol member, on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

The meeting concluded with a consensus to include all discussed appointments on the consent agenda for the next session, highlighting the county's ongoing efforts to ensure qualified leadership across its boards. No executive session was scheduled for the following meeting, allowing for a more streamlined agenda.