All residents of the City of Monroe who are registered voters have the ability to elect the mayor and city council members, or to vote on special referendums that affect city taxpayers. Please note that simply having a Monroe mailing address does not necessarily entitle you to vote in Monroe municipal elections: Only residents within city limits are eligible. If you are unsure of your status, contact Walton County Board of Elections at 770-267-1337 for verification.
City (municipal) elections are conducted and held in accordance with Georgia State Law and Article V of the Monroe City Charter and are generally held in odd-numbered years.
The next regularly scheduled election for the City of Monroe will be held on November 4, 2025.
The City of Monroe is divided into eight election districts. One member of the council is elected from each district. Elections are held every four years. The Mayor is elected by the qualified electors voting in a city-wide election. Council members are elected by a majority of the electors voting in their respective districts.
The City of Monroe welcomes you. We take great pride in our community and the many services that we offer. Located between the metropolitan areas of Atlanta and Athens, our community has its own strong commitment to excellent education, superior health care, and a diversified and growing economic base. We hope you enjoy your visit.
The Federal Qualified Opportunity Zone distinction was created by The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to spur economic growth in low-income communities by allowing investors to defer federal taxes by taking capital gains from other investments and investing in these designated areas. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have now designated more than 8,700 Federal Opportunity Zones in 50 States, the District of Columbia, and five U.S.
In 1732 James Oglethorpe, a Member of the English Parliament, proposed that the area south of Charlesfort and north of the Spanish claimed lands of Florida be colonized. Oglethorpe and other English philanthropists secured a royal charter as the Trustees of the Colony of Georgia on June 9, 1732. With the motto, "Not for ourselves, but for others," the Trustees selected colonists for Georgia. On February 12, 1733, the first settlers arrived in the ship "Anne" at what was to become the city of Savannah. Georgia was named in honor of King George II of Great Britain.
The mission of the Commission is to protect the historical, cultural, and aesthetic heritage of Monroe for the benefit of its citizens; to stimulate revitalization of the business district; to enhance historic attractions as a catalyst for tourism development; and to encourage the use of federal tax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic properties listed on the National Register. A primary activity of the Commission in carrying out these mandates is to review construction activities in nine historic districts and eight individual historic sites.
The Finance Committee meets once a month on the first Tuesday of the month.
The meeting starts at 6:00pm and is held in the Municipal Auditorium located inside City Hall at 215 North Broad Street.
