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Votes at a glance: Dalton council certifies election, approves settlements, easements, contracts and grants
Summary
At its March 16 meeting the Dalton City mayor and council certified special election results, swore in Julie Locke, and approved multiple resolutions, easements, contract amendments and grant acceptances; the meeting also included a first reading of a $130 million utilities bond ordinance.
The City of Dalton mayor and council took the following formal actions March 16, 2026 (summary based on motions and voice votes recorded in the meeting transcript):
- Motion to add supplemental agenda items 15 and 16 (certify special election results and oath of office for Julie Locke): approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 2607 — Certification of special election results: motion made and approved; mayor declared certification official.
- Oath of office for Julie Locke, Council member Ward 2: Judge Morris administered the oath; Locke was sworn in and introduced; she noted she would recuse from most votes that evening.
- Ordinance 26-02 — Ban on new standalone vape and tobacco stores: approved on second reading (see separate article). The ordinance defines covered stores (25% revenue or floor space thresholds or 500 sq ft), excludes cigar bars and…
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