| Mayor of Savannah | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Term length | 4 years, no term limits |
| Inaugural holder | John Houstoun |
| Formation | 1790 |
| Salary | $78,898[1] |
| Website | www |
The mayor is the highest elected official in Savannah, Georgia. Since its incorporation in 1789, the city has had 67 mayors.[2][3] On May 27, 1958, the term for mayor was extended from two years to four years by popular vote and with approval of the state government.[4] Election for mayor is held every four years, and is held as a non-partisan election.
- ^ salarygenius.com/ga/savannah/salary/mayor-salary
- ^ Savannah Morning News
- ^ "A List of Mayors and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, 1790-2012". savannahga.gov.
- ^ Spracher, Luciana M. (2004). "History & Highlights of the City of Savannah's Council-Manager Form of Government 1954-2004". savannahga.gov. p. 20.