Meeting Summaries Archives - Page 11 of 17 - Council for Quality Growth

June 15, 2017

Council Hosts Forsyth Commissioner Rick Swope at the Forsyth Advisory Committee Meeting

On June 15, the Council hosted Forsyth Commissioner Rick Swope at the Forsyth Advisory Committee meeting. Swope shared his thoughts about the County’s comprehensive plan update, opportunities in Forsyth, and priorities for the County.

June 15, 2017

Council Hosts Cherokee Commissioner Scott Gordon at Cherokee Advisory Meeting

On June 14, the Council hosted Cherokee Commissioner Scott Gordon at the Cherokee Advisory Meeting. Gordon spoke about Cherokee’s successes, challenges, and how his experience as a registered Architect informs his decision-making process as a Commissioner.

June 15, 2017

Keith Parker, MARTA CEO, Discusses Leadership and Transportation at the June ELI Leadership Breakfast

On June 14, MARTA CEO Keith Parker spoke to the Council for Quality Growth’s Emerging Leader Initiative (ELI) group about his leadership story and work at MARTA. In his presentation, Parker emphasized the importance of mentorship, networking, and taking on leadership roles as a young professional.

June 8, 2017

City of Atlanta Technical Advisory Committee Hears 30-day Update on Development Services Initiative and Permitting Improvement Project

On Tuesday, June 6th, the City of Atlanta’s Technical Advisory Committee, of which the Council for Quality Growth is a legislatively named member, heard a 30-day “boots on the ground” update on the Development Services Initiative from Department of Zoning and Development Director Charletta Wilson Jacks and from the City’s Consultant, BKD, on the permitting improvement project.

June 7, 2017

Council Hosts Atlanta COO Dan Gordon at the June Atlanta Advisory

On June 7th,…

June 2, 2017

Fulton County Chairman John Eaves Highlights Successes and Challenges at the Council’s North Fulton Advisory Committee Meeting

On June 2, the Council’s North Fulton Advisory Committee hosted Fulton County Chairman John Eaves. Chairman Eaves spoke with the group about the growth and development occurring throughout Fulton, as well as challenges facing the county, including mobility, workforce development, and education.

June 1, 2017

DeKalb Advisory Committee Hosts DeKalb County Commissioner Steven Bradshaw

DeKalb Commissioner Steven Bradshaw discussed policy initiatives that are either currently in place or are expected to take effect later this year.

May 25, 2017

Cobb Advisory Hosts Town Center CID Executive Director Tracy Rathbone

On May 24,…

May 24, 2017

South Metro Advisory Hosts Jonesboro Mayor Joy Day

On May…

May 24, 2017

Council’s May ELI Reception Gives Members Inside View and Perspective into John Portman Design Studio

On May 23, the Council hosted an ELI reception at the John Portman & Associates Design Studio. During the reception, Partner and Design Director of John Portman & Associates, Gordon Beckman, presented several of the firm’s completed and prospective design projects in the United States and China.

May 24, 2017

Gwinnett Advisory Hosts Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson

Norcross Mayor Bucky Johnson discussed projects and upcoming changes to the area, including the Buford Highway completion, redevelopment projects, transportation updates, and trail system connections.

May 19, 2017

Council for Quality Growth Hosts Forsyth State of the County Address with County Commission Chairman Todd Levent and Board of Education Chair Kristin Morrissey

On May 18th,…