Walker County residents will choose to continue with a sole commissioner form of government or
move to a multi commissioner form of government on Nov. 6.
Here are some reasons I feel it's time to move to a multi commissioner form of government.
In the whole nation, there are only eight counties that have a sole commissioner and all eight are in
Georgia.
Our county is one of the largest counties in the state and it's very hard for one person to have the time to meet and listen to all segments of the citizens. When we were an agricultural society, and everyone was equal and had the same needs, then maybe it was right. Today we encompass farmers in the valley to Lookout Mountain residents with different needs. Rossville has its own unique issues.
Current Commissioner Shannon Whitfield ran his election campaign on the promise that he wanted to be Walker Counties last sole commissioner. Whether or not a sole or multi form is voted in, Mr. Whitfield has two more years to work on his agenda and then can run again for another four years as either sole or the chairman of the multi commissioner board.
So for those who want to keep Commissioner Whitfield in his current position, a vote for a multi commissioner form of government can accomplish that goal. He'll just have four other persons to represent the voters of their district.
Vote Yes for a multi commissioner form of government on Nov. 6.
David Roden