The Government Operations Committee (GOC) is finally preparing to send recommendations on the creation of a Police Civilian Oversight Committee to the full Mayor & Commission. The GOC will be meeting on September 23 with the hopes of sending an ordinance recommendation to the full Mayor & Commission for a vote in October.
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The new CDC Eviction Moratorium applies to Athens-Clarke County since Athens has a HIGH Covid-19 transmission rate. Here is info on qualifying and applying.
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District 5 Commissioner Tim Denson is hosting the next District 5 townhall on TSPLOST 2023. It will be at Normal Bar on July 14 at 5:30pm.
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It is important for the Unified Government to ensure that all persons within Athens-Clarke County have equal access to employment, housing, and public accommodations. The Mayor & Commission will consider adopting a Non-Discrimination Ordinance at the August 3 voting session (it will be discussed at the July 20 Agenda-setting meeting) to make these forms of discrimination illegal.
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The budget includes $15/hour minimum wage for County employees, permanent zero-fare public transit, the creation of a new Alternative Crisis Response program, & more while maintaining the reduced millage-rate from last year.
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District 5 Commissioner Tim Denson is hosting the next (virtual) District 5 townhall on June 23 at 5:30pm. The June townhall will be on the American Rescue Act and how funding will be utilized here in Athens-Clarke County. Commissioner Denson and Athens-Clarke County Manager Blaine Williams will discuss the potential uses of local ARP funds and what the process may look like.
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Project Reset would keep individuals facing eviction in their homes; helping to create a more stable financial foundation moving forward for individuals facing eviction; and helping curb the spread of COVID-19 by keeping people permanently housed.
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The Athens-Clarke County Government must do everything it can to protect residents ability to vote. That is why Commissioner Denson and Commissioner Melissa Link are introducing a Resolution ensuring voter access and mitigating negative effects from SB 202 on Athens residents.
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The Mayor & Commission met with the County Manager for annual “Big Rocks” meeting to formally begin the FY22 Budget talks. A realistic, but hopeful, fiscal map is laid out. Here are some of Commissioner Denson’s priorities…
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District 5 Commissioner Tim Denson is hosting the next (virtual) District 5 townhall on April 28th at 6pm. The April townhall will be on the FY21 Budget! We will discuss the budget process for Athens-Clarke County Government and Commissioner Denson will talk about his budget priorities and get feedback from constituents.
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