1. City of Briarcliff Initiative
Presented by Allen Venet

2. 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

3. 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

4. What Defines the City of Briarcliff
The Proposed Area
City of Briarcliff

5. Druid Hills High Area

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. City of Briarcliff Initiative
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, CONSIDERATION and SUPPORT
City of Briarcliff Initiative
Presented by Allen Venet