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Fulton County Commission opposes creation of North Fulton joint development authority, citing representation gaps
Summary
The commission voted to oppose House Bill 151, which would create a development authority for six North Fulton municipalities. Commissioners expressed concern the bill as written lacks Fulton County and school system representation and could create a competing authority affecting tax abatements.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners on March 5 voted to oppose legislation that would create a joint development authority encompassing several North Fulton cities, saying the bill lacks county and school-system representation and could create competing authorities with fiscal consequences.
Vice Chair Bob Ellis moved for formal opposition to House Bill 151, described in staff materials as the Joint Development Authority of North Fulton Municipalities Act.…
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