Dunwoody city bill signed into law
March 25, 2008 at 3:00 pm by Thomas Wheatley in NewsResidents of Dunwoody itching to call yourself a city, your wish just got a little bit closer to being granted.
Gov. Sonny Perdue just signed SB 82 into law. The move would allow residents to vote on the issue as early as July 15. A vote for mayor and city council would take place in September.
UPDATE: State Rep. Jill Chambers, R-North DeKalb, who has questioned how the cityhood effort would affect ongoing projects and other residents in the county, adds her response to the governor signing SB 82 into law:
Now that the vote on Dunwoody incorporation is scheduled for July, I hope the citizens will take the time to discover the true costs and challenges that will face this potential new city. Future litigation with DeKalb County over the HOST sales tax and the collection of property taxes within the Perimeter CID commercial district are legitimate concerns. While I would have preferred that these issues be disclosed and debated in the legislature, I am glad I had the chance to stand up for my constituents and ask these questions out loud.
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March 25th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Jill Chambers got her say and her debate. What is up with her?
March 26th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I’m just practicing fiscal conservatism and transparency in government!
I know, it’s scary for some folks…..
Jill