Comments on: The State of Things – 2010 Edition http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/01/27/the-state-of-things-2010-edition/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:09:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0 By: Sweettea http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/01/27/the-state-of-things-2010-edition/#comment-27825 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:19:42 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-27825 Well, the Methodist Home land is not actually in the City of Decatur so I’m not sure what’s going on with that. I have heard from not necessarily reliable sources that this is a back door way to eventually annex the Methodist Home (aka LOTS of new CSD students without additional property taxes to pay for them). I would hope that we will get some official commentary on it eventually b/c I’d rather not rely on rumor.

]]> By: Harry http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/01/27/the-state-of-things-2010-edition/#comment-27822 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:24:15 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-27822 I’m still a little confused about the whole “urban gardening business” thing. I’m all about going organic, local, slow food, etc. And I also understand the Farm to School program and support it. And also think the idea of opening up city property for urban gardening is a good idea (like on 2nd Ave in Oakhurst) as is public education programs on urban farming, etc.

But how much more does the City intend to be getting into the “business” of “gardening?” Is the City going to actually be the farmer and the retailer for agricultural products? Who is going to be involved in this?

Beyond allowing citizens, the schools, and local businesses access to property to grow their own food, is agriculture really a municipal function that we want our city leaders and staff focusing their attention and resources on? Will it take away any resources for essential municipal functions like public safety?

I’m not against the idea, I just have some questions as to what it really means and hope someone can fill me in.

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