Mayor Floyd addresses GMA
Decatur’s Mayor Bill Floyd was sworn in as President of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) this past weekend in Savannah, GA. He takes the helm of this statewide 500+ member association at what he called a challenging time for cities.
Mayor Floyd noted that because of the close connection city officials have to their communities, they have the capability to help steer the state in the right direction saying, “We’re the ones that feel the pulse of this state better than any other elected official.”
Two other Decatur officials were elected to the GMA Board of Directors. Decatur Commissioner Kecia Cunningham was elected to an at-large position, and City Attorney Bryan Downs is serving as president of the City Attorneys Section.
In addition, Decatur resident Jim Finch, deputy commissioner for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), received GMA’s “State Government Service” Award. The Award is given annually to state employees who exemplify integrity, diligence and energeic service to the citizens of the state.
GMA is based in Atlanta and is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical assistance services to its 500 member cities.
Congratulations to all of our Decatur honorees – you do us proud!
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