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Commissioners correct SPLOST ballot language to match intergovernmental agreement
Summary
Stephens County commissioners approved an amended resolution to correct project descriptions on the SPLOST ballot so they match the county's intergovernmental agreement with municipalities, including replacing an erroneous 'water system upgrades' line for Avalon with funding for city hall and parks.
Stephens County commissioners voted to adopt an amended resolution correcting the SPLOST-8 ballot language so the projects listed for the City of Avalon match the county's intergovernmental agreement (IGA).
County attorney Rank told the board the original resolution incorrectly listed "water system upgrades" for Avalon; the amendment replaces that entry with "upgrades to city hall and upgrades to city parks" so the ballot accurately reflects the IGA. Rank said there will be a notice correcting the SPLOST-8 ballot language "posted in the ballot box and then a notice that'll go out with each absentee" ballot.
The correction is a housekeeping action intended to ensure the ballot language is accurate before ballots are distributed. The board approved the amended resolution by voice vote during the meeting.
