Friday, January 4, 2013

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

Last Name
First Name
District
City
Email
Stacey
84
Atlanta
Bennet
Karen
94
(elect)
Dee
93
Lithonia
Karla
86
Avondale
Michele
87
Stone Mountain
Scott
82
Atlanta
Mike
80
Atlanta
Dar’shun
94
Lithonia
Rahn
91
Decatur
Billy
88
Stone Mountain
Howard
90
Atlanta
Mary Margaret
83
Decatur
Peterson-Anderson
Tonya
92
(elect)
Pam
92
Atlanta
Tom
79
Dunwoody
Earnest “Coach”
89
Avondale Estates
GEORGIA SENATE

Last Name
First Name
District
City
Email
Gloria
55
Stone Mountain
Jason
42
Decatur
Gail
44
Jonesboro
Steve
41
Tucker
Emanuel
10
Decatur
Fran
40
Atlanta
Ronald
43
Decatur

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
[has resigned effective Jan 7, 2013]
Baskett
Bill
Mayor Pro Tem; At- Large Commissioner

Boykin
Fred
District 1 Commissioner

Cunningham
Kecia
District 2 Commissioner
Garrett
Patti
District 2 Commissioner

Merris
Peggy
City Manager
Saxton
Hugh
Deputy City Manager