The DeKalb County Commission is considering a resolution that would allocate 50 percent of tax revenue generated by high-technology data centers to support resident equity and environmental restorations.
Commissioner Ted Terry introduced the “Establish a DeKalb For The People AI Tech Dividend Fund and Fiscal Stability Policy” resolution during the commission meeting on Jan. 6, according to a news release. The Finance, Audit and Budget (FAB) Committee will discuss the resolution on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The committee meets at about 3:30 p.m.
Of the allocation, 25 percent would go toward libraries, senior and youth services and beautification. The other 25 percent would go to the general fund reserves until the county has a 90-day operating fund balance.
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