City of Valdosta Councilmember Sandra Tooley has been sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. Tooley holds the seat as District Eleven President. District Eleven aligns with the Southern Georgia Regional Commission and includes the following counties: Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, and Ware.

This year’s Board of Directors was elected and installed during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah, which was held June 20 – 25.

"I am honored to serve as District Eleven President and represent our community on the GMA Board of Directors," said Councilwoman Sandra Tooley. "This is a tremendous opportunity to collaborate with leaders across Georgia to advocate for the needs and interests of our cities, and I look forward to contributing to the important work ahead." 

“We are pleased to have Councilmember Tooley serving in this leadership position,” said GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson. “Councilmember Tooley is well respected by her colleagues, has a wealth of experience and insight, and will provide excellent guidance to the GMA Board of Directors.” 

The 66-member board consists of active city officials, primarily mayors and councilmembers, from across the state. Seats are also designated for the presidents of the Georgia City-County Management Association, the Georgia Municipal Clerks Association, and the GMA City Attorneys Sections, as well as the chair of the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System Board of Trustees. 

GMA’s Board of Directors provides general oversight and guidance to the 536-member organization, adopts governance policies, and advocates for cities’ legislative interests at the state and federal levels.