City Council Workshop | January 8, 2026

The City Council of Savannah held a workshop focused primarily on appointments to various city boards, commissions, and authorities. The council discussed reappointments, vacancies, and new applications for multiple bodies including the Lamb Bank Authority, Cultural Affairs Commission, Economic Opportunity Authority, Keep Savannah Beautiful, and others. A significant portion of the meeting addressed concerns about board member participation and attendance, leading to the introduction of a "boot camp" orientation to educate appointees on their responsibilities, ethics, and legal requirements. The council also decided to hold off on certain appointments pending further review and emphasized transparency and public engagement in the appointment process. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for real estate and litigation matters.