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Stonecrest council unanimously votes to begin HB 581 opt-out process; three public hearings scheduled
Summary
Stonecrest voted unanimously to declare intent to opt out of HB 581’s homestead assessment cap and begin a statutorily prescribed public-hearing process; staff outlined a deadline-driven schedule for notifications, hearings and a final resolution to the Secretary of State.
The Stonecrest City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 13 to declare its intent to opt out of HB 581, the Georgia law that ties assessed homestead increases to the consumer price index unless a local government formally opts out. Councilmember Grimes moved the intent-to-opt-out motion; the vote was recorded as Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 voting yea and District 4 absent.
Deputy City Manager Michael McCoy and other staff outlined the statutory schedule required for an opt out, noting the timetable is strict. McCoy…
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