Councilmember Goodlett Elected Vice President Of GMA District 1

ATLANTA – Dalton City Councilmember Tyree Goodlett was elected first vice president of the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) District 1 during the association’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Aug. 8. He is now in line to become president of the district.

In this role Goodlett will serve as a liaison between GMA and municipal officials in GMA’s District 1.  He will also attend GMA-sponsored events, including the association’s annual convention; promote engagement in GMA activities and programs with other cities in the district; advocate for GMA’s legislative priorities; and share with GMA staff any needs and concerns of member cities in their district. As the District 1 1st Vice President, Goodlett will also serve on GMA Board of Directors.

Created in 1933, GMA is the only state organization that represents municipal governments in Georgia. Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its members. GMA currently represents 537 cities in Georgia.