Vice-Mayor William Bo Perkinson

Vice-Mayor William Bo Perkinson was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Athens City Council in February 1996. In June 1997, he was elected by the citizens of Athens to serve a full term. In November 2002 and 2006 he was reelected to four year terms. The City Council unanimously elected Council Member Perkinson to the position of Mayor for a two year term during the Council Meeting on November 19, 2002. On November 16 of 2004 he was elected by the council to a two year term as Vice-Mayor. In November 2006 he was again elected by his fellow council members to the position of Vice-Mayor. Council Member Perkinson has served on numerous boards and committees including the McMinn County Senior Citizens and the McMinn County Department of Juvenile Services. Vice-Mayor Perkinson, a lifelong resident of Athens, is employed by BB&T Bank and is an active member of the local Optimist Club.

Vice Mayor Perkinson currently represents the City Council on the Athens Parks Foundation, the Athens Utilities Board, and is an ex-officio member of the Recreation Advisory Board. Additionally, Vice Mayor Perkinson serves on the Small Cities Council Steering Committee through the National League of Cities.

"It is a privilege to serve on the City Council and to return something to the community that has been so good to my family and me. We are indeed fortunate that past leadership has enabled us to enjoy the benefits of living in Athens which is a wonderful community. My desire is to maintain this quality of life while fostering an environment that appreciates the need for growth." - Bo Perkinson, Vice-Mayor

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