Economic Development and Managed Growth
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A Public Forum to Provide Education and Discussion
On the 2008 Proposed Constitutional Amendments
The November elections are just six short months away, which means elected officials and grassroots organizations across the state of Georgia will begin to accelerate their campaign efforts over the next few weeks. In addition to the ongoing political campaigns, there are three proposed constitutional amendments that will be voted on in the November election. These amendments are fairly complex and will have a significant impact on the way we promote economic development, construct public infrastructure and plan for growth throughout our state.
You are invited to attend this informative session to learn more about these constitutional amendments that if adopted, will enable your community to use Infrastructure Development Districts (IDDs), Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) and the Georgia Forestland Protection Act. These new laws may offer our state a unique opportunity to better manage and plan for future infrastructure needs, preserve green space and put our state in line with neighboring states which are already utilizing these tools to help manage their rapid growth. This session will give local government officials, landowners, developers, builders and citizens more insight into these proposed constitutional changes and how these tools can be used to support quality development while preserving our natural resources.
This forum may be your best opportunity to get a comprehensive understanding of these proposed constitutional amendments. As a leader in your community and in your professional organizations, it is important that you have a clear understanding about these amendments in order to inform others in your community. In fulfilling our civic obligations, we all have a duty to be active, well informed participants.
Please make plans to attend one of the following open information sessions regarding IDDs held by G.Q.E.D.:
- Albany, Georgia on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 3:30 in the Dougherty County Administrative Building (222 Pine Avenue)
- Columbus, Georgia on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 9:00-11:00am in Government Center (Council Chambers, Plaza Level; 100 10th Street)
