General
In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem has the authority to break a tie vote
What is TRUE
City Charter - Section 2.19. - Mayor Pro Tem. "shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the mayor"
An ordinance is a formal document which suggests, recommends or supports an action.
What is: False. An ordinance is a formal document which formalizes a rule or law or statute adopted by the Mayor and Council.
This person began working for the City at the age of 15 and has a last name that goes perfectly with his job.
Who is: Pat Flood
This committee was formed in 1995 to support and promote a 1997 celebration of Woodstock's 100 years since incorporation in 1897. It was renamed in 2006.
What is: Either Woodstock Centennial Commission or Preservation Woodstock
This was buried in The Park at City Center in 1997 to commemorate our 100-year anniversary.
What is: Time Capsule to be opened in 2097.
The current estimated population of the City of Woodstock, Georgia.
What is: Estimated 33,097
Actual Census Count from 2020 Census won't be available to Spring 2021
Name one of the two type of ordinances that do not require two readings.
What is: An Emergency 30-day Ordinance or a Zoning Ordinance.
She was the first female Mayor of Woodstock who also served as City Clerk prior to becoming Mayor.
Who is: Evelyn Chambers - Served from 1985 to 1990.
A City sponsored event for which employees and elected officials can volunteer their services.
What is: Greenstock Day; Christmas Jubilee; KidsFest; Bring One for the Chipper; Little River Cleanup; Tis the Season Recycling Event.
This President of the United States visited the City of Woodstock to kick off his presidential re-election campaign in 1992.
Who is: The Honorable George Bush Senior
Bonus points if you know who beat him.
The City of Woodstock, Georgia was incorporated on this date.
What is: December 8, 1897
There are three places you can go to research public hearings and when one is required. Name one of these three places.
What is: Council Policy Manual #000-0003, or City Ordinances or State Law
This current Council Member previously served as a Woodstock Planning Commission Member.
Who is: Council Member Colin Ake
A citizen has many options for voicing their concerns, suggestions or complaints to the Mayor and Council. Name one way that involves face-to-face contact.
What is: Public Comment or Public Hearings
The site of the City's first jail.
What is: Salon Bastille - 8654 Main Street downtown. There are bars in the window where a jail was located and the warden's keys hang nearby.
City of Woodstock residents (who are also Cherokee County residents) are taxed twice for this service - once by the County and once by the City, while County residents only pay once.
What is....Elections OR Road Maintenance
Under this provision, local government can amend certain provisions in their City Charter without legislative approval.
What is: Home Rule - Title 36, Chapter 34 of the Georgia Code, and later passed the Municipal Home Rule Act in 1965.
Name the first black male elected as Council Member for Woodstock.
Who is: Eugene Ogletree, Served as Council Member Ward 3 - 1988-1990
A City registered voter in Ward 1 can vote for a Council Member in Ward
What is: True. Council Members run by ward but are elected at large.
On August 4, 2000, this famous Monkee performed in the gazebo at The Park at City Center.
Who is: Mickey Dolenz
Bonus point if you can name a song he sang that involves a form of transportation.
In the City Charter - this branch of local government addresses the creation of personnel policies.
What is: Executive - Article III, Sec. 3.50
For Council to request a legislative change to the delegation, this type of formal document would need to be unanimously adopted and signed.
What is: Resolution. A resolution is a formal expression of the opinion or will of a municipal body.
On June 8, 2009, the Mayor and Council named this person as the City Historian.
Who is: Juanita Hughes
Citizens can dispute their property tax assessment by calling the Chief Financial Officer for the City.
What is: False. Assessment disputes are handled through the Cherokee County Tax Assessor's Office only.
This 1980's and 90's fisherman made Woodstock famous.
Who is: Orlando Wilson. Fishing with Orlando Show - Bonus points if you know his theme song.