Tybee Island mayor pushes for change in election system, sparking controversy - The Current

Tybee Island mayor pushes for change in election system, sparking controversy - The Current

Tybee Island Mayor Brian West has proposed legislation to change the island's election system to a majority vote system, which would replace the current plurality system, without informing the city council, citing outdated procedures and a lack of voter participation. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.