On August 24th, Governor Deal announced that Republican leaders in the House and Senate have decided not to move forward with a date change for the 2012 transportation referendum during the special session. Last week, the House Transportation Committee favorably reported House Bill 3EX which would change the date of the upcoming transportation referendum from July 31st to November 6th. Many state and regional leaders believe changing the date will increase voter turnout and help the referendum pass. While the issue will not be addressed during the special session, the transportation referendum date change can still be taken up during the 2012 legislative session starting in January. In 2012, voters will have the opportunity to vote for a 1% regional sales tax to help fund regional transportation projects over 10 years. You can learn more at the link below.
More from the Council for Quality Growth:
November 27, 2023
Draft Details for Sandy Springs’ Development Code Update
Update (published 11/27/23)
On November 13th, 2023, the Sandy Springs Planned…
November 20, 2023
View Photos from the 2023 CID Recognition Awards
On November 14, 2023 at Monday Night Brewing, the Council for Quality Growth presented the 2023 CID Recognition Awards before more than 150 members…
November 20, 2023
SRTA Announces Opening of GTIB Loan and Grant Applications
The State Road & Tollway Authority (SRTA) announced on November…
November 17, 2023
Recap & Presentations: Q4 2023 Metro Atlanta Transportation Operators Forum
On November 14th, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth welcomed…
November 17, 2023
KB Advisory and ULI Atlanta’s 2023 Update to “Affordable Atlanta” Report
On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, KB Advisory and ULI Atlanta released a 72-page report detailing housing challenges and potential solutions in the five core counties…
November 17, 2023
Henry County Roundtable Recap: Sam Baker, Director of Transportation Planning
Henry…