THE COMPLETE LIST
of
MAYOR STEVE WATKINS’
VETOES
The Mayor’s Veto Messages are public documents made available to the general public.
Click or touch each Veto Number below to read the entire Veto Message.
Mayor’s Veto Number 001
Veto Issued: March 10, 2023
VETO STANDS AS ISSUED
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Remove Historic Clarke County’s GM&O Boxcar from Quitman Depot Property
Motion by Alderman Steve Neely
Second by Alderman Harry Wheat
Mayor’s Veto Number 002
Veto Issued: March 29, 2023
VETO OVERRIDDEN BY THE BOARD
(Issue No. 1)
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Begin Charging Historic Clarke County $225.00 per month rent for the GM&O Boxcar being on city property
Motion by Alderman Harry Wheat
Second by Alderman Steve Neely
Mayor’s Veto Number 003
Veto Issued: March 29, 2023
VETO OVERRIDDEN BY THE BOARD
(Issue No. 2)
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Decrease the Chamber of Commerce lease payment to $225.00 per month for office space
Motion by Alderman Harry Wheat
Second by Alderman Steve Neely
Mayor’s Veto Number 004
Veto Issued: March 29, 2023
VETO STANDS AS ISSUED
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Dissolve the City of Quitman Historic Downtown Mill District
Motion by Alderman Harry Wheat
Second by Alderman Steve Neely
Mayor’s Veto Number 005
Veto Issued : June 9, 2023
VETO OVERRIDDEN BY THE BOARD
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Charge Historic Clarke County late fees of $10.00 per day for not paying rent as previously ordered
Motion by Alderman Steve Neely
Second by Alderman Harry Wheat
Mayor’s Veto Number 006
Veto Issued: June 23, 2023
VETO STANDS AS ISSUED
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Dissolve the City of Quitman Main Street Association
Motion by Alderman Steve Neely
Second by Alderwoman Bridgett Peters
Mayor’s Veto Number 007
Veto Issued: August 18, 2023
VETO OVERRIDDEN BY THE BOARD
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Increase Aldermen’s Monthly Pay to $1,000.00 per month
Motion by Alderwoman Bridgett Peters
Second by Alderman Joe Brooks
Mayor’s Veto Number 008
Veto Issued: March 5, 2024
VETO OVERRIDDEN BY THE BOARD
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Terminate the Main Street Director and Dissolve the City of Quitman Main Street Association
Motion by Alderman Ron Holloway
Second by Alderman Steve Neely
Mayor’s Veto Number 009
Veto Issued: January 9, 2025
VETO OVERRIDDEN BY THE BOARD
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Delay Reinstallation of the Quitman Depot Flagpole
Motion by Alderman Steve Neely
Second by Alderman Harry Wheat
Mayor’s Veto Number 010
Veto Issued: May 8, 2025
VETO STANDS AS ISSUED
Veto Subject: Board Issued Order to Allow Beer Sales on Sundays in the City of Quitman
Motion by Alderman Ron Holloway
Second by Alderwoman Bridgett Peters