Barkley v. City of Rome

Smith, Justice.

As a taxpayer of the City of Rome, appellant brought this action seeking a permanent injunction against the City to prohibit it from entering into a multi-year lease purchase contract for equipment. Appellant contends that the contract constitutes a “debt” within the meaning of Art. IX, Sec. V, Par. I of the 1983 Georgia Constitution and therefore requires voter approval. In addition, appellant seeks a declaration that OCGA § 36-60-13 is unconstitutional insofar as it purports to authorize such a lease agreement. The trial court denied appellant’s motions for injunctive and…