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Commissioners deny resolution on SPLOST wording; promise broader project review
Summary
Newton County commissioners voted to deny Resolution R120324 after debate about whether it should explicitly list SPLOST projects for all five districts. Commissioners directed staff to prepare a comprehensive SPLOST project update at the second February meeting.
Newton County commissioners voted to deny Resolution R120324 on Jan. 29 after a session of debate about whether the resolution should explicitly commit the board to complete SPLOST projects across all five commission districts.
The denial came after several commissioners and public speakers urged clearer, countywide language. The resolution on the agenda originally referenced projects in a subset of districts; Commissioner Edwards moved to broaden it to “include all SPLOST projects,” but later withdrew that motion after lawyers and colleagues suggested drafting a separate document. Commissioner Long then moved to deny R120324; the motion carried (vote recorded as 5-0).
Why it matters: SPLOST projects are funded by a…
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