Friday, January 11, 2013
Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson addressed challenges facing the City of Lawrenceville including the closure of the Public Service Commissions fines and health care costs.
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Friday, January 11
The following is Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson's State of the City Address as delivered to the Lawrenceville City Council on Monday, January 7, 2013: STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Before I begin I would like to recognize the council that has served with me during my first term… Mr. Tony Powell, Mr. Bob Clark, Mrs. Marie Beiser and Mr. P.K. Martin, IV. You have helped me determine the needs of Lawrenceville and set a course for the direction of the city. My thanks also goes to Tony Powell in his service as Mayor Pro Tem. It has been an honor to serve with you and I look forward to our work together this year as we continue to make Lawrenceville the best county seat in Georgia. I have completed my first term as your mayor and it has been an …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Mayor Johnson cast the tie breaking vote to re-zone a parcel on Scenic Highway to build a gas station, convenience store and a new Wendy's.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
After months of discussion, the Lawrenceville City Council voted to approve the re-zoning of a corner entering Downtown to accommodate a new QuikTrip and Wendy's on Monday evening. The location will be at 181 Scenic Hwy. There is already a Wendy's on this plot. A new fast food restaurant will be built on the back end of the lot. The gas station and convenience store will be at the front of the property. Discussion about the issue lasted for over an hour Monday night. The council heard from QT representative, supporters and opponents. The council split the vote 2-2. Councilmembers P.K. Martin and Marie Beiser voted in support of the rezoning, while Bob Clark and Tony Powell voted against it. The final decision came down to Mayor Judy …
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Monday, November 5, 2012
The incumbent Mayor and City Council Members faced no opponents so there will not be an election in the incorporated city.
A reminder that residents in Lawrenceville's city limits will not need to go to City Hall to vote this year. No challengers for incumbents Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson and Post 1 and 2 City Council Members Marie Beiser and Tony Powell submitted applications during the qualifying period in August. However, city residents will still need to go to their voting precinct to cast ballots in county, state and national elections. Click here to find your precinct. Since there are no elections, Lawrenceville's City Council voted in October to move their meeting to the typical first Monday of the month for November (Nov. 5) and December (Dec. 3) from the second Mondays of those months.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Lawrenceville's Mayor and two city councilmembers will not have opponents in Novembers elections.
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Monday, September 3, 2012
The qualifying period for Lawrenceville City elections ended Friday at 4:30pm. The elections in November are for Mayor, City Council Post 1 and Post 2. The current seat holders were the only ones to submit their qualification notices. Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson and Councilmembers Marie Beiser and Tony Powell will all run unopposed. All three submitted their notices on Monday, the first day of the qualifying period.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson and Councilmembers Marie Beiser and Tony Powell qualified for re-election Monday.
On Monday, current Lawrenceville Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson submitted her qualification notice to run for re-election. She made the announcement quietly on Facebook by simply stating "I qualified to seek re-election earlier today." Councilmembers Marie Beiser and Tony Powell also qualified for re-election. Beiser currently holds Post 1 and Powell Post 2. Mayor Johnson is currently serving her first term. Beiser is serving her second and Powell his first. All three will be running for four year terms for the first time. In April, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law changes to the city's charter allowing for the Mayor and City Councilmembers to hold four year terms instead of the current two year terms. The qualifying period ends Friday, August…
Monday, August 27, 2012
Notices of candidates wishing to run for Lawrenceville office can file starting Monday.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Those wishing to run for either City Council or Mayor of Lawrenceville may file a notice of candidacy beginning Monday, August 27th. The qualifying period closes Friday, August 31st at 4:30pm. The qualifying fee for Mayor is $288 and City Council is $216. Qualifying notices must be filed in the Administrative Office of the City of Lawrenceville at City Hall, 70 South Clayton Street, between 8:30am and 4:30pm this week. The Council positions are for Posts 1 and 2, currently held by Marie Beiser and Tony Powell. Elections will be held Tuesday, November 6th.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The final public hearing for the GGC-Downtown Corridor and changes at the Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association were the big talkers at Monday evening's City Council Meeting.
Lawrenceville Patch was live blogging from the City Council meeting Monday evening. Below are posts from some of the meetings hot topics. Farmer's Market Moving (Note: In talking with Councilmember PK Martin after the meeting, it was clarified that this change will begin in two Saturdays. Martin said he hopes this will increase traffic to shops and restaurants on the Square.) GGC-Downtown Corridor Public Hearing Lawrenceville Patch: Cook has gone past his allotted 7 minutes to speak but council is letting him continue. Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association Agreement Lawrenceville Patch: Hope to have two interviews, positions filled by late July and in positions by early August.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal approved the change in length of terms and limits for Lawrenceville lawmakers.
The City of Lawrenceville will be holding fewer elections in the future. Governor Nathan Deal signed into law changes to the City's charter, allowing for the mayor and city council members to hold four year terms instead of the current two year terms. Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson was not available for comment, but noted in a previous city council meeting that this does not mean the current seat holders will automatically extend their terms. The change will go into effect with the November elections when residents will vote for Posts 1 and 2, seats currently held by Marie Beiser and Tony Powell, as well as for Mayor. Councilwoman Beiser believes the change will be good for Lawrenceville. "I think the four year terms will benefit the city …
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Lawrenceville Patch will be live blogging from the meeting Monday evening.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
LAWRENCEVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ~ AGENDA ~ 70 S. Clayton Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 http://www.lawrencevillega.org Monday, April 2, 2012 7:00 PM Council Assembly Room I. Call to Order II. Prayer III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Agenda Additions/Deletions V. Announcements 1. Online park name survey VI. Minutes to Approve February 15, 2012 - Special Call March 5, 2012 - Regular Meeting March 5, 2012 - Executive Session March 21, 2012 - Special Call March 21, 2012 - Executive Session VII. Consent Agenda 1. Discussion to Purchase Electric Meters Presented by: Tom Fowler 2. NetMotion Wireless Software Presented by: Randy Johnson 3. Discussion of replacement of a canine that has a rare disease Presented by: Randy Johnson 4. …
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Lawrenceville Patch is live blogging from the Lawrenceville City Council meeting.
We're live blogging from the City Council meeting starting at 7pm. Click here to read the agenda for tonight's meeting.
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