City of Briarcliff Initiative Presented by Allen Venet
Topics for Today How a City is Formed in Georgia What Defines the City of Briarcliff Why Cityhood is the Best Option for Druid Hills Why Cityhood is a Better Option than Annexation for Druid Hills How You Can Support the City of Briarcliff Initiative
How a City is Formed in Georgia Citizens Group Formed Area Defined 3 or More Services Selected Financial Study Completed Georgia Legislature Passes Law Referendum Voted on by Residents Transition to Cityhood
What Defines the City of Briarcliff The Proposed Area City of Briarcliff
Druid Hills High Area
What Defines the City of Briarcliff The Proposed Services (1) Law enforcement; (2) Road and street construction or maintenance; (3) Enforcement of building, housing, plumbing, and electrical codes and other similar codes; (4) Planning and zoning; and (5) Recreational facilities; Descriptions are taken directly from OCGA 36-30-7.1
Why Cityhood is the Best Option for Druid Hills Good Government Efficient and Effective Delivery of Services Smaller/More Responsive Government Fair Government Allocation of Resources Local Decision Making A Better City for All Inclusive, Logical, Governable Reallocation of Taxes
Why Cityhood is a Better Option than Annexation for Druid Hills Local Influence on Governing Body Cityhood Increases Druid Hills’ Level of Influence in Government Cityhood Increases Druid Hills’ Influence over Planning & Historical Preservation Annexation Availability Past, Present and Future
How You Can Support the City of Briarcliff Initiative Your Personal Support Your Political Support Your Financial Support Your Action Yard Signs Neighborhood Meetings Donations Letter Writing
City of Briarcliff Initiative THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, CONSIDERATION and SUPPORT City of Briarcliff Initiative Presented by Allen Venet