Decision 2024: Local Amendment Set to Be on Henry County Election Ballot
Voters to Decide on Changes to County Charter
Henry County voters will have the opportunity to decide on a local amendment to the county charter during the upcoming 2024 election. The amendment, if approved, would make several changes to the way the county is governed.
Proposed Changes
Among the proposed changes are:
- Increasing the size of the county commission from five to seven members
- Changing the term of office for county commissioners from two years to four years
- Eliminating the position of county administrator
- Giving the county commission the authority to set its own budget
Arguments For and Against
Supporters of the amendment argue that it would make the county government more efficient and responsive to the needs of residents. They say that increasing the size of the commission would allow for more representation from different parts of the county and that changing the term of office to four years would provide commissioners with more time to learn the job and be effective.
Opponents of the amendment argue that it would give the county commission too much power and that eliminating the position of county administrator would create a power vacuum. They also say that increasing the size of the commission would make it more difficult to reach a consensus on issues.
Public Input
The Henry County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed amendment on [Date]. Several residents spoke in favor of the amendment, while others expressed concerns. The board is expected to vote on whether to put the amendment on the ballot at its next meeting.
If approved by the board, the amendment would be placed on the ballot for the 2024 election. Voters would then have the opportunity to decide whether or not to approve the changes.
