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Statham authorizes city attorney to oppose Northeast Georgia Regional Commission DRI and represent city
Summary
Councilmember Penn moved and the council unanimously approved authorizing City Attorney Jody Campbell to write a letter opposing the DRI from the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission and to attend related meetings as Statham’s representative.
The Statham City Council voted unanimously on May 19 to direct City Attorney Jody Campbell to prepare and send a letter opposing the DRI (Development of Regional Impact) from the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission and to attend meetings on the matter as the city’s representative. Councilmember Penn made the motion and Councilmember Patterson seconded; Terilli, Burnette, Patterson, Penn and Barton voted yes (5-0).
The motion authorizes the city attorney to act on behalf of the City of Statham in communications and meetings regarding the DRI; the council did not specify a timeline for follow-up or the contents of the opposition letter in the minutes. The minutes record no public comment or debate on the DRI during the meeting beyond the motion and roll-call vote.
City Attorney Jody Campbell was explicitly authorized to attend meetings and to submit opposition; any additional steps or staff assignments were not recorded. The council adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
