J. Max Davis

J. Max Davis is an American former mayor of Brookhaven, Georgia, United States. First elected in December, 2012, Davis served more than two years as the new city's inaugural mayor.[1] When former State Representative Mike Jacobs resigned in May 2015, Davis resigned as mayor to run for State House.[2] Brookhaven Councilwoman Rebecca Chase Williams succeeded Davis as mayor.[3]

J. Max 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.

Davis' father, Max Davis, served as a State Representative for more than twenty years.[4]

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. ↑ "Former Brookhaven Mayor J Max Davis qualifies for House District 80 Special Election". The Brookhaven Post. June 3, 2015. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "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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