Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul has nominated out-going council member Chris Burnett to serve on the Fulton County Citizen Oversight Council for the TSPLOST 2022-2027 Program. According to the mayor, the job requires someone with a financial background. In making his nomination, Paul noted Burnett is detail oriented and financially savvy.
Every municipality and the county have representation on the committee which meets twice a year.
Voters in Sandy Springs and 12 other Fulton County cities, excluding City of Atlanta which has its own transportation funding, approved five additional years of the 0.75 percent (3/4 of a cent)
Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax. These funds are used in Sandy Springs to fund projects like the widening of Hammond Drive, sidewalk and intersection improvements, and multi-use paths for bicycle and pedestrian access.
Information: www.sandyspringsga.gov/tsplost.
