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Commissioners pause on elections‑board changes after state lawmakers seek a public hearing
Summary
County leaders discussed proposed changes to the board of elections but said they would wait for potential state legislation after state lawmakers expressed interest in a public hearing and a unanimous 5‑0 county vote.
Haralson County commissioners discussed proposed alterations to the county board of elections but agreed to hold off pending possible state action.
Unidentified Speaker 5 said state legislators have signaled they expect a public hearing and a 5‑0 county vote on any local changes. "Senator Bearden would like a public hearing on it," Unidentified Speaker 2 said, and Unidentified Speaker 3 recounted a conversation with Senator Bearden: "He wanted to see us have a public hearing and just 1 public hearing."
Speakers noted a study committee was created during the recent legislative session; Representative Smith told county officials the committee often leads to recommended legislation. Multiple commissioners argued it makes sense to wait to see whether the legislature places any bill on the floor before the county takes local action.
No formal motion to change the county board of elections was made; the board will monitor state developments and, if needed, hold a public hearing before pursuing special legislation locally.
