Tom Rice Speaks Out

Those of you who have attended the recent Town Hall meetings that have been held around the community have heard State Rep. Tom Rice (R-Dist.52) talk about the upcoming Nov. 8 referendum vote.

He was instrumental in getting the charter that will govern the City of Peachtree Corners (should the referendum pass) written and passed through the Georgia General Assembly so that the voters of Peachtree Corners would have the opportunity to choose whether their community should become a city.

The upcoming referendum vote is an important one for this community of some 38,000 residents. There are many complexities to the charter and the impact it will have on its citizens.

If you haven't been keeping up with the details and attending the referendum meetings, take a moment to watch. Mr. Rice offers a clear concise explanation. There are two videos, titled Part 1 and Part 2 in which he explains the charter and the reason for cityhood.

Among the points in his videos he discusses:

• Your rights as citizens to choose the future
• His reasons why he believes Peachtree Corners should become a city
• The aspects of the charter and points out the misconceptions of just what the charter will provide
• The limited city concept and how the charter gives the control to the voters and not the elected officials
• Discusses the millage rate and franchise fees
• Cost and revenue to fund the city
• Annexation

If you have any questions, you may contact State Rep. Rice via email, by phone, 404-656-5912 or visit his website for additional information.