In his first blog article of 2009, former Snellville Mayor Brett Harrell questions the need for any change to the make-up of Snellville’s government and why the city’s State Senator, Don Balfour, is involved in an issue that should be resolved by Snellville voters:

What does it really mean when a governing body or board casts a tie vote? It means the issue was not compelling enough to gain a majority and therefore, you win. It does not mean the issue is dead. The advocate must simply go back to work, improve the proposal, and present it again – you win again.

Brett’s Blog: It’s a tie vote – you win!

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