Comments on: New Annexation Map: Decatur Looks to Add Commercial/Industrial Property, Clean Up Borders

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:21:19 +0000

No2decatur– You have a view from the feuding city perspective. I appreciate that and I have not been involved in that aspect. The State issued ultimatums regarding agreement by Nov. 15. I happen to think the combatants get real under those circumstances and understand that no one accomplishes 100% of what they want. Short answer, they work it out! Frankly, unincorporated DeKalb is an answer I could accept as well. Just do not think that is an option…

I have been informed that one more ethical lapse and incorporation is almost assured. Well that happened with Elaine Boyer and icing on the cake is investigation of other commissioners. Something will happen, hopefully not the worst outcome. That is the reason to be involved and let the decision makers know what you think!

By: CH

CH — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:15:29 +0000

No2decatur – ain’t this the truth! You got it.

“All this to say CoD officials, not their residents, are using fear mongering techniques to say we need to get it before they do. Why? Most residents there can afford the higher taxes but no one cares about those left out. It’s we get ours and don’t care what happens to the rest.”

By: No2decatur

No2decatur — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 17:07:30 +0000

@michael There are 2 many parts moving for anyone to say decisively whats going to happen. I went to several Briarcliff meetings and the bitterness between them and Lakeside was fairly strong. I judt can’t see the 2 of them comprimising and joining ranks. Throw in Tucker and it’s a toss up. Medlock had a meeting with City of Atlanta as did Briarcliff . Tucker and Briarcliff only started their initiatives after Lakeside tried to make a land grab into both of their territories.

All this to say CoD officials, not their residents, are using fear mongering techniques to say we need to get it before they do. Why? Most residents there can afford the higher taxes but no one cares about those left out. It’s we get ours and don’t care what happens to the rest.

That being said, if I was forced to decide where to go Decatur over Avondale any day. Avondale for the past 20 years has been so busy trying to keep out black folks that they dropped the ball on economic development. Decatur and Avondale weren’t that much different 25 years ago. Yes, now Avondale have new shops, but 95% are newcomers, not the old guard stick in the 1950’s andnot the good part of that era.

By: CH

CH — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 16:45:32 +0000

Pythagoras – um, Michael *has* provided answers! I don’t think you see them bc you disagree with them.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 16:06:03 +0000

No2decatur–Decatur wants Suburban Plaza, and maybe the intersection of Clairmont and N Decatur, In an original submission. Now, the handwriting is on the wall for much of DeKalb County. Much like N Fulton, there will be little possibility of maintaining unincorporated areas. I have spoken with State Legislators and am told that the ethical shortcomings of DeKalb have all but assured the northern part of the county will be incorporated. Every city and proposed city is in the land grab, but it is a grab because of State action. Not to say that a city or city’s would not attempt annexation if the total incorporation were not assured. But it makes it more likely.

The reason for our petition is to influence where we go, not if we go! I do not believe that option exists!