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HB 1489·GA·house

Douglasville, City of; require candidates seeking election from a district to reside in such district for a certain amount of time prior to the date of such election

Signed into LawFiled Mar 3, 2026
Sponsor: Sylvia Wayfer (D)
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Effective Date

May 11, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the City of Douglasville charter to require anyone running for a city office to have lived in the district they wish to represent for a set period before the election. It applies to all city candidates and aims to ensure that elected officials have a genuine connection to the neighborhoods they serve. The measure has been signed into law and will take effect on the date specified in the act.

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