Friday, February 28, 2003
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Friday, February 28, 2003 |
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Schlumper sets town hall meeting Fourth District Coweta County Commissioner Leigh Schlumper will hold a citizen's meeting next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at White Oak Elementary School. Over the last few months, Schlumper has been meeting informally with small groups of residents and business owners in the fourth district, and is now ready to ask the entire community what direction they want to take in improving the quality of development in the area. In particular, she is seeking citizen input to help improved the Ga. Highway 34 corridor. "So often commissioners only hear from the public when there is a problem. I want to change that," she said. "Now is a crucial time if we are going to change the face of development on Hwy. 34." "I would like to hear from people who want to get involved in shaping our community," said Schlumper. "If homeowner associations, community leaders, church leaders, business owners and alike would work with me, I believe we can identify and solve the current issues facing the fast pace of development." Commissioner Schlumper would like to focus her discussion on the issue that dominated the recent joint Intergovernmental Retreat - growth. Particularly growth along the Hwy. 34 corridor. One idea that has been discussed is the creation of a special tax district in the 4th district that could provide a dedicated beautification crew that would landscape and maintain the medians on the highway from Shenandoah Blvd to the Fayette County line. Once the road widening project is complete, Hwy. 34 E will have divided grassed medians throughout. The cost involved to plant the medians and keep the grass cut would be too much for the county to fund on its own. A special tax district would have to be voted on by the taxpayers in the fourth district, said Schlumper. The tax would then be used to pay for such a dedicated crew. This crew would also keep trash picked up and illegal signs. The cost of the tax has yet to be determined, but has been estimated at $5 per year, per household. Schlumper wishes to receive feedback on this idea and others at the district meeting. In order to have such a proposal on the ballot in March of 2004, legislators would need to approve the concept in their current session. Schlumper would like for anyone who is unable to attend the meeting but would like to comment on development issues in the fourth district to please email her at leigh@numail.org or call 770-251-2996.
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