Georgia Voters Could Give Governor Even More Power

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November 2nd, 2016

Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, left, has a private conference with governor-elect George Busbee, Thursday, Jan. 2, 1975 in Atlanta while both were at ceremonies for the swearing – in of Harold N. Hill of Atlanta as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. The ceremonies were held at the State Capitol. (AP Photo)

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Georgia Voters Could Give Governor Even More Power

Georgians regularly choose which politicians they want to represent them in state government. Governors and statewide officials are elected every four years, and legislators every two. Voters this year have a rare opportunity to say how powerful one of those politicians should be, the governor.

If approved, Constitutional Amendment One, also known as the “Opportunity School District” proposal, would add to the many legal and indirect powers of the governor’s office. In effect, it would give current Gov. Nathan Deal and future governors control of a statewide school district through an appointed official.

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