Annexation and Cityhood discussions coming up [Jan 8 & 10]

If you have concerns and want to learn more about two key issues affecting our area and county (cityhood movement, City of Decatur annexation plan), consider attending one of more of the following meetings [note that two take place on Jan. 8 but that the Delegation also meets on Jan. 10].

Cityhood Discussion -- Jan. 8
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1) Cityhood Discussion:

January 8 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Main Sanctuary, 1722 Oak  Grove, Decatur GA 30033

This meeting will include State Representatives Billy Mitchell, Tom Taylor, DeKalb Commissioner Kathie Gannon and former Dunwoody Council member Robert Wittenstein.



2) DeKalb County Legislative Delegation of the Georgia House of Representatives Town Hall Meetings

Jan. 8, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at the Porter Sanford Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur
Jan. 10, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Agnes Scott College (Rebekah Scott Hall), 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

Per Neighborhoodnewspapers.com,

"The DeKalb County Legislative Delegation of the Georgia House of Representatives will have three upcoming town hall meetings: The purpose of these meetings is to discuss important issues and initiatives likely to come before the general assembly in the 2013 legislative session.

The delegation would also like to hear comments and concerns from their constituents as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session. All DeKalb County residents are strongly encouraged to attend.

In attendance will be:
Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick, Rep. Pat Gardner, Rep. Mike Jacobs, Rep. Scott Holcomb, Rep. Stacey Abrams, Rep. Karla Drenner, Rep. Billy Mitchell, Rep. Simone Bell, Rep. Tom Taylor, Rep. Elena Parent, Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, Rep. Michele Henson, Rep. Ernest “Coach” Williams, Rep. Howard Mosby, Rep. Pam Stephenson, Rep. Rahn Mayo, and Rep. Dee Dawkins-Haigler." Contact info follows...


DeKALB COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION

GEORGIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/HouseMembersList.aspx
Last Name	First Name	District	City	Email
Abrams	Stacey	84	Atlanta	stacey.abrams@house.ga.gov
Bennet	Karen	94	(elect)	kb51701@aol.com
Dawkins-Haigler	Dee	93	Lithonia	dee.dawkins-haigler@house.ga.gov
Drenner	Karla	86	Avondale	karla.drenner@house.ga.gov
Henson	Michele	87	Stone Mountain	michele.henson@house.ga.gov
Holcomb	Scott	82	Atlanta	scott.holcomb@house.ga.gov
Jacobs	Mike	80	Atlanta	mike.jacobs@house.ga.gov
Kendrick	Dar’shun	94	Lithonia	darshun.kendrick@house.ga.gov
Mayo	Rahn	91	Decatur	rahn.mayo@house.ga.gov
Mitchell	Billy	88	Stone Mountain	billy.mitchell@house.ga.gov
Mosby	Howard	90	Atlanta	howard.mosby@house.ga.gov
Oliver	Mary Margaret	83	Decatur	mary.oliver@house.ga.gov
Peterson-Anderson	Tonya	92	(elect)	mspete16@yahoo.com
Stephenson	Pam	92	Atlanta	pamela.stephenson@house.ga.gov
Taylor	Tom	79	Dunwoody	tom.taylor@house.ga.gov
Williams	Earnest “Coach”	89	Avondale Estates	ernest.williams@house.ga.gov
GEORGIA SENATE http://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/SenateMembersList.aspx
Last Name	First Name	District	City	Email
Butler	Gloria	55	Stone Mountain	georgia.butler@senate.ga.gov
Carter	Jason	42	Decatur	jason.carter@senate.ga.gov
Davenport	Gail	44	Jonesboro	gail.davenport@mindspring.com
Henson	Steve	41	Tucker	stevehenson@mindspring.com
Jones	Emanuel	10	Decatur	emanj@mindspring.com
Millar	Fran	40	Atlanta	fran.millar@senate.ga.gov
Ramsey, Sr.	Ronald	43	Decatur	ronald.ramsey@senate.ga.gov

Should you wish to voice your concerns to City of Decatur regarding their annexation proposal (approved last December)...

CITY OF DECATUR Per the Decatur City Commission page, “The City Commissioners determine the policies of the City and enact the local laws necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. They provide leadership in identifying community needs and developing programs to meet community objectives. They oversee the delivery of services to citizens and are responsible for adoption of an annual budget and the levying of taxes necessary to finance local government operations.” http://www.decaturga.com/index.aspx?page=112
Last Name	First Name	Title	Email
Floyd	Bill	Mayor; District 1 Commissioner	Bill.Floyd@decaturga.com  [has resigned effective Jan 7, 2013]
Baskett	Bill	Mayor Pro Tem; At- Large Commissioner	Jim.Baskett@decaturga.com
Boykin	Fred	District 1 Commissioner	Fred.Boykin@decaturga.com
Cunningham	Kecia	District 2 Commissioner	Kecia.Cunningham@decaturga.com
Garrett	Patti	District 2 Commissioner	Patti.Garrett@decaturga.com
Merris	Peggy	City Manager	peggy.merriss@decaturga.com
Saxton	Hugh	Deputy City Manager	hugh.saxon@decaturga.com