ATLANTA (October 18, 2018) | Senator John Albers (R – Roswell) was honored by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) with their “Champion of Georgia’s Cities” legislative service award during the Roswell City Council meeting on Monday, October 8, 2018.
“It is an honor to be recognized by GMA, a distinguished organization whose work on behalf of municipalities is truly commendable,” said Sen. Albers. “I am a proud proponent of local control and truly believe that GMA provides strong leadership for cities under the Gold Dome whenever this issue arises. I look forward to working with them on measures that bring additional economic development, jobs and improve existing infrastructure in our local city governments.”
“We greatly appreciate Sen. Albers strong support for city government and his willingness to listen to our issues and concerns,” said GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson. “Due to his strong leadership, the citizens of all of Georgia’s cities will benefit.”
Prior to serving as Chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee, Sen. Albers served as the Chairman of the Senate State and Local Government Operations Committee which has jurisdiction “over general laws that relate to special taxes, city and county organization” and is in charge of reviewing legislation that may apply to counties and cities throughout Georgia. During his role as Chairman, Sen. Albers supported measures that enhanced local control and supported initiatives to bring additional jobs and economic growth to municipalities around the state.
During the 2018 session, Sen. Albers took the lead on five pieces of legislation that will allow voters in five North Fulton County cities to decide on whether or not to cap new property tax assessment increases at a maximum rate of three percent or the inflation rate annually – whichever is lower.
GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and consulting services to its 521 member cities.
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For Immediate Release:
October 19, 2018
Ines Owens, Director
ines.owens@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028