Thursday, February 21, 2013
Legislation has formed to add more county commission seats in North Fulton. Do you think that would improve the balance of power?
In an effort to give more representation to North Fulton, legislation has been drawn to change the Fulton Commission district lines, which would increase the number of district seats while eliminating an at-large position. State Rep. Lynne Riley (R-Johns Creek) announced HB 171 earlier this year to reflect the changing population in the county. The bill would grant another district seat to North Fulton. At the time, Riley said the county historically has added districts to reflect population increases. She said the map "is fair, complies with constitutional and federal mandates, respects precinct boundaries and communities of interests, and consists of compact districts.” Still, the Fulton County Commission recently voted 5-2 on a …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Commissioner Liz Hausmann said she was in favor of legislation by Alpharetta, Milton and Johns Creek lawmakers that also would redraw commission district lines that would add another North Fulton member.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to oppose temporarily capping the county's property tax millage rate, doubling the homestead exemption rate and giving North Fulton more representation on the commisson. Liz Hausmann is the only commissioner who solely represents North Fulton. Commissioner Tom Lowe's district extends from Roswell south until it's well inside the perimeter. Hausmann, the District 3 commissioner and Johns Creek resident, voted against the resolution. "I am in favor of the proposed new commission districts as it brings additional representation to North Fulton that is long overdue, and complies with the important concept of one man one vote," said Hausmann, the District 3 Commissioner. "I also think the…
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Regional Business Coalition picks pro-growth elected officials for this award.
Fulton County Commissioner and Johns Creek resident Liz Hausmann took home the "Friends of Business" award from the Regional Business Coalition when she left the Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast Tuesday morning. "This person has led the way for economic development not just in North Fulton but across our county," said Bernie Tokarz, Public Policy director for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce as he introduced her. He said Hausmann pushed for a transportation solution and recently led the battle for water access and capacity in North Fulton and the creation of a Fulton County Department of Economic Development. "I believe in what we've done and I believe in where we are going," Hausmann said upon receiving the award. She said while …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
More than 20 vendors will provide a range of information and services for people with disabilities.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Fulton County residents are invited to join in a celebration of Disability Awareness Month during a Disability Awareness Vendor Fair and Expo on Thursday, July 26. The event, hosted by the Fulton County Office of Equal Employment and Disability Affairs, marks the 22nd Anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, a civil-rights law providing a range of rights and protections for persons with disabilities. At its July 11, 2012, meeting, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners’ recognized Disability Awareness Month and the many contributions of residents with disabilities. “Creating a community that is inclusive of residents with disabilities helps make Fulton County a more vibrant and welcoming place to live, work …
Monday, June 18, 2012
The District 3 commissioner had to hold constituent meetings at coffee shops and restaurants in North Fulton before this.
Fulton County Commissioner and Johns Creek resident Liz Hausmann didn't hold an open house just to show local residents her new office in Alpharetta. She also wanted their blood. The District 3 commissioner said the area has a severe shortage of blood, so she arranged for an American Red Cross bloodmobile to be outside of her office for the four-hour festival that accompanied her open house. "I want to raise awareness of the critical shortage of blood this summer," she said. Contact the Red Cross to help them, she said, because it's a critical need in the summer months. Most Fulton County agencies were represented at the event, including the Fulton Tax Commissioner's office, Fulton County Registration and Elections and the Fulton County …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann invites residents to office grand opening in North Fulton.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Fulton County Commissioner and Johns Creek resident Liz Hausmann (District 3) invites residents to attend the grand opening of her district office in North Fulton on Saturday, June 16, followed by a Community Open House. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with an official ribbon cutting scheduled for 10 a.m. Commissioner Hausmann’s District Office is located at 3155 Royal Drive, Alpharetta, located in the same complex with North Fulton Health Center and offices of the Fulton County Tax Commissioner and Tax Assessors. Fulton County departments will provide information and children’s activities highlighting county services, including the Department of Registration & Elections, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Service, the …
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D. B. Wright
7:11 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
For far to long there has been an imbalance in voting power with North Fulton County being given the short end of the stick while paying the lions share of the counties expenses that are used elsewhere in the county. Short of the re-establishment of Milton County, WHICH SHOULD HAPPEN, then this would be the next best outcome to right a wrong! more ›