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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Statesboro voter guide

Data centers

Jun 2, 2026

The ordinance creating zoning classes and rules for technological facilities and data centers

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, June 2026

  • YesGinny HendleyVoted yes on the ordinance creating zoning classes and rules for technological facilities and data centers (passed 3-1, June 2026).
  • YesJohn RiggsVoted yes on the ordinance creating zoning classes and rules for technological facilities and data centers (passed 3-1, June 2026).
  • YesTangie JohnsonVoted yes on the ordinance creating zoning classes and rules for technological facilities and data centers (passed 3-1, June 2026).
  • NoShari BarrVoted no on the ordinance creating zoning classes and rules for technological facilities and data centers (passed 3-1, June 2026).

WSAV · Jun 2, 2026Link

Aug 18, 2026

Rezoning 26.49 acres at 6539 Burkhalter Road from R-4 to Office and Business

Result as recorded: approved 3-2 with the mayor breaking a 2-2 tie, August 2026

  • YesGinny HendleyVoted yes on rezoning 26.49 acres at 6539 Burkhalter Road from R-4 to Office and Business (approved 3-2 with the mayor breaking a 2-2 tie, August 2026).
  • YesJonathan McCollarVoted yes to break a 2-2 tie and approve rezoning 26.49 acres at 6539 Burkhalter Road from R-4 to Office and Business (August 2026).
  • YesTangie JohnsonVoted yes on rezoning 26.49 acres at 6539 Burkhalter Road from R-4 to Office and Business (approved 3-2 with the mayor breaking a 2-2 tie, August 2026).
  • NoJohn RiggsVoted no on rezoning 26.49 acres at 6539 Burkhalter Road from R-4 to Office and Business (approved 3-2 with the mayor breaking a 2-2 tie, August 2026).
  • NoShari BarrVoted no on rezoning 26.49 acres at 6539 Burkhalter Road from R-4 to Office and Business (approved 3-2 with the mayor breaking a 2-2 tie, August 2026).

Grice Connect · Aug 18, 2026Link

Property taxes

Sep 16, 2026

Keep the city property tax rate at 8.625 mills and cover the shortfall without cutting employees

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesJohn RiggsVoted yes to keep the city property tax rate at 8.625 mills and cover the shortfall without cutting employees (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesTangie JohnsonVoted yes to keep the city property tax rate at 8.625 mills and cover the shortfall without cutting employees (passed 4-0, September 2026).

Statesboro Herald · Sep 16, 2026Link

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