The action came during the GOP's recent county convention. The Republicans also elected new county officers at the convention. The Republicans also adopted a resolution opposing annexation unless the residents of an area agree to come into the city. GOP members adopted a resolution supporting a referendum on whether the Bibb County Board of Education should be allowed to set its own tax rate. They also embraced President Bush's tax-cut plan.
Most people believe complete consolidation of the city and county governments is the way to go.
The people are more interested in complete consolidation, not piecemeal - a piece here and a piece there. Ellis wasn't at the county GOP convention when the resolutions were adopted, Carter said. It may not go anywhere. But we believe we should express how Republicans feel about consolidation. It's in everybody's best interest to consolidate the city and county governments.