Politics & Government
Barrow County News: Ordinance that Resulted in Candidate's Disqualification is Atypical
John Perkins, one of three candidates set to vie for an at-large seat on the council, dropped out of the race after learning the city special event facility license for his wife's business, Constance Manor, prohibits him from holding an elective office.
The reports that a city ordinance that prevented a candidate from running for Winder City Council is atypical in Barrow County.
John Perkins, one of three candidates set to vie for an at-large seat on the council, after learning the city special event facility license for his wife's business, , prohibits him from holding an elective office.
The Barrow County News reports that the ordinance, put in place years ago, is alcohol specific and does not apply to business licenses in general. It also only applies to alcohol licenses inside the city limits.
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