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County, city trade offers on sales tax distribution By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — City and county officials are approaching a final decision on how the $60 million in expected local option sales tax revenues will be distributed over the next decade. The Cumming City Council met Dec. 6 to discuss a sales tax distribution that would stay fairly consistent with the current agreement approved in 2012, which gives 87 percent of revenues to the county and 13 percent to the city. The proposal also lays out five other agreements between the city and county that would be part of the deal. They include a new method for negotiating proposed city annexations, a bulk sewer sale from the city to the county, requirements for the city to modify its impact fee ordinance and comprehensive plan design standards, and the de-annexation of Mary Alice Park. At the meeting, Cumming city councilmembers approved a motion to send the proposal back to Forsyth County with minor tweaks, and a provision adding a right-of-way acquisition at Sawnee Drive into the deal. Also, city officials did not accept provisions for comprehensive plan design standards and a bulk sewer sale to the county.
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Forsyth County Commissioners voted Dec. 9 to approve a new offer for the county’s $60 million local option sales tax, which will be re-examined by the Cumming City Council at a special called meeting. “I do think the agreement that we’re offering, to stay at the 13 percent is a fair proposal on the city’s behalf, especially in light of the sales taxes generated in our city and the service delivery in our city,” City Councilman Jason Evans said.
However, Councilwoman Linda Ledbetter said that she had concerns about the city ceding Mary Alice Park, which would revert back to county control, if the proposal is approved.
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Forsyth County names McKee to top position By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Assistant County Manager David McKee was officially named county manager by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners at a special called meeting Dec. MCKEE 9. McKee will assume his new role Dec. 16, following the departure of Kevin Tanner. One of two finalists chosen for the role, McKee has served as assistant county manager since April 2021, overseeing the operations of county engineering, recycling and solid waste, fleet services, water and sewer, public transportation and public facilities departments. “David brings a wealth of leadership qualities and understanding of the county’s needs to the position,” said District 2 Commissioner Alfred John. “The board looks forward to working with him in his new role.” Prior to joining Forsyth County in 2021, McKee served in various roles in Dawson County since 2006, working in environmental compliance, engineering, GIS and
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