J. Max Davis

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J. Max Davis II is an American politician who served as the founding mayor of Brookhaven, Georgia for nearly 3 years. Elected in December 2012, Davis served as the new city's inaugural mayor.[1] He was accused of sexual harassing a female city employee on Feb. 24, 2015.[2] When State Representative Mike Jacobs resigned his seat in May 2015, Davis resigned as mayor to run for the Georgia State House.[3] Brookhaven Councilwoman Rebecca Chase Williams succeeded Davis as mayor.[4]

Davis unsuccessfully ran as a Republican candidate for Georgia State House Representative for District 80 losing to Democratic newcomer Taylor Bennett in a Special Election runoff on August 11, 2015. Since this loss, he has become a champion for voter suppression in DeKalb County.[5]

Davis' father, also named J. Max Davis, served as a State Representative for more than twenty years.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Whisenhunt, Dan; Weinman, Melissa (December 4, 2012). "BREAKING: J. Max Davis will become Brookhaven's first mayor". Reporter Newspapers. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  2. ^ http://thechampionnewspaper.com/news/local/harassment-complaint-filed-against-brookhaven-mayor/
  3. ^ "Former Brookhaven Mayor J Max Davis qualifies for House District 80 Special Election". The Brookhaven Post. June 3, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  4. ^ Benton, Trey (June 9, 2015). "Rebecca Chase-Williams in as Brookhaven Mayor, Linley Jones to District One Council seat". The Brookhaven Post. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  5. ^ http://thechampionnewspaper.com/news/local/more-voter-challenges-dismissed-by-dekalb-elections-board/
  6. ^ "State Rep. J. Max Davis dies". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Another Voice from Oconee County. November 4, 2002. Retrieved May 26, 2018.

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