Comments on: Town Hall Meeting with Decatur’s Legislative Delegation February 1st

By: Another Rick

Another Rick — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:52:36 +0000

That is also a major concern of mine, both the environmental impact, and the great potential for profits to private developers, based on a public investment, and the encouragement of urban sprawl.

By: treesrock

treesrock — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:47:21 +0000

I am very concerned about more reservoirs, particularly since Gov. Deal has proposed building them via “private” partnerships. My concern is that reservoirs destroy the ecology of large swaths of land as if a bomb has been dropped. It also bothers me that a few cronies will substantially benefit through private contracts and increased land value. I would like to know that alternatives like water conservation are being employed and a true cost benefit analysis in respect to all Georgia citizens, including environmental impact, is considered.

By: Skeptic

Skeptic — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:12:36 +0000

I agree with you DEM.
Personally I’m a Fair Tax supporter for Federal taxes but I’m a little more concerned about State taxes and the impact on the school system. Right now we set our own millage rates and that has a direct bearing on the dollars in the school coffers.

If we shift to a greater emphasis on sales tax would that put the State in even grater control of our local schools?

For right now, I guess I’m on the fence since I think there are more questions about the possible implementation than answers…

By: karass

karass — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:49:41 +0000

Learned helplessness.

By: George

George — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:41:13 +0000

I just think it’s funny (sad) that the plastic bag issue gets dozens of impassioned comments and a truly impactful issue like lawmaking gets just 4 (so far)