Category: Mike Cheokas

ATLANTA — On Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 836 into law. This bill calls for local elections to fill the expired terms of four members of the Sumter County Board of Education from School Board Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6, as these districts existed as of December 31, 2013. Under this bill, newly elected members will take office immediately following the election and will serve for terms of office that will end on December, 31, 2014. This bill also states that the five current members of the Sumter County Board of Education who represent Districts 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 shall serve out the remainder of their terms, which will also end on December, 31, 2014. Under HB 836, seven board members will be elected to Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and two at large during the nonpartisan general election in 2014. The new school districts mirror the current Sumter County Commission Districts. Continue reading “Rep. Mike Cheokas Announces House Bill 836 Signed into Law by Governor”

ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cheokas (R-Americus) has been named Chairman of the House Information and Audits Committee. His appointment was announced by the House Committee on Assignments and House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). Continue reading “Rep. Mike Cheokas Named Chairman of Information and Audits Committee”