Stockbridge’s Hope To Remain Intact Hangs On Governor’s Pen
Gov. Nathan Deal has the final say on whether residents in the proposed Eagle’s Landing area will get to vote on forming a new city.
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Stockbridge city officials and representatives are pleading with Gov. Nathan Deal to veto a bill they say would rip their city apart.
Deal has the final say on whether residents in the proposed Eagle’s Landing area will get to vote on forming a new city. But to create the new city, Stockbridge would lose half of its land.
Emanuel Jones represents Stockbridge in the state Senate.
“My message to the governor is quite simple,” Jones said passionately. “Your name may not be on the ballot, governor, but your legacy is on the ballot, and I pray that this governor will do the right thing and veto this legislation.”
Jones says the legislation will have a devastating impact on Stockbridge, especially economically.
Randy Knighton, Stockbridge city manager, said they just have to wait and see what Deal does.
“We want to first honor the process that’s before us,” Knighton said. “And we hope that he will take necessary action to consider it thoroughly and perhaps veto the legislation.”
Knighton says he and city officials hope to meet with Deal before he makes a decision.
Representatives of Eagle’s Landing refused to comment.
Deal has 40 days to either sign or veto the legislation. If he signs it, residents in the proposed area will get a chance to vote in November.
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