Augusta Charter Committee survey has  mayoral powers most popular issue
Share this @internewscast.com

AUGUSTA, Ga. () – With proposed amendments to the charter on the table, the committee chair sought to learn what members deemed the most crucial issue at hand.

So, they were secretly surveyed.

“Our intention with conducting this survey anonymously was to remove personal biases, prevent division, and truly understand the facts and sentiments,” stated Charter Review Committee Chair, Marcie Wilhelmi.

The survey results were analyzed by the UGA Institute of Government that said the authority of the mayor was the most popular theme.

“Community discussions have frequently centered around the mayor’s powers, the administrator’s authority, and the way these roles are balanced,” remarked Charter Review Committee member Lee Powell.

Some members of the committee are attempting to finish the review before the end of the year, so the committee is voting to limit the time for public comments from five minutes to three minutes each.

“We want to give everybody the opportunity to speak and at five minutes we would be here for a very long time and probably would get to everybody,” said Sheffie Robinson, a new member who replaced Doctor Lester McCorn of Paine College who stepped down.

Former Commissioners Moses Todd and Ben Hasan have spoken at nearly every meeting, and members say it hasn’t been productive.

“We hear from the same people every week and frankly every question they ask of our body is design to disparage and discredit our committee’s work,” said Wilhelmi.

“Five minutes or three minutes they said three is this a way.”

“I can tell them what I need to tell them in thirty seconds,” said Todd.

But for this committee to finish the work will take much longer.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

North Carolina Court Grants Postponement in Sean Williams Trials, Impacting Case Timeline

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WJHL) — In a recent decision, Federal Judge W. Carleton…

Breaking Update: Missing Woman Found Safe by Champaign County Authorities

Update at 6:27 p.m. CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities have successfully…

Democrats Criticize Administration for Holding Back SNAP Funds: ‘A Disturbing Neglect of Responsibility

Leading House Democrats sharply criticized the Trump administration on Friday evening, accusing…

Week 11 Thrills: Top Scores and Highlights from Friday Night Blitz 2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Welcome to the eleventh week of Friday Night Blitz!…

Urgent Recall: 2 Million Pounds of BBQ Pork Jerky Pulled from Shelves Over Metal Wire Contamination Risk

(The Associated Press) — A significant recall has been issued by a…

Democrats Condemn Administration’s Withholding of SNAP Funds: A ‘Disgusting Dereliction of Duty

Late Friday, leading Democrats in the House criticized the Trump administration for…

St. Pete Beach Alerts Residents to Fraudulent Scheme Targeting Zoning and Planning Applicants

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Residents of St. Pete Beach are…

Experience Spooktacular Thrills at North Augusta’s Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Halloween Festival

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – The streets are set to come alive with…

Transforming Lives: TLC Center’s Ambitious Expansion Plans for a New Teen Hub in Carter Co.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – The TLC Center in Elizabethton is setting its…

Prosecutors Pursue Death Penalty in Kansas Mothers’ Murder Case

WICHITA, Kan. — In a significant legal development, an Oklahoma prosecutor has…

Storm Team 3 Forecast: Bright Skies Today, Late-Day Showers Expected Tomorrow

In Savannah, Georgia, residents can look forward to a sun-drenched Saturday, promising…

Discover Florida’s Cities with the Priciest Real Estate

Florida’s bustling metros are topping the charts with the most cities ranked…