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Decatur board votes to ask governor to veto Senate Bill 625, 3–2
Summary
The City Schools of Decatur board voted 3–2 to authorize the chair to send Governor Kemp a letter requesting a veto of Senate Bill 625; board members split over whether the bill promotes transparency or unfairly targets the district and its project financing choices.
The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education voted 3–2 to authorize the board chair to sign and send a letter to Governor Kemp requesting that he veto Senate Bill 625.
Supporters said the bill strengthens public input and accountability when large public-finance commitments are proposed. "This bill doesn't stop the project. It just requires public input…
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