In 2015, Doraville published its Parks and Recreation Master Plan, laying out a framework of improvements needed for every park in the city. Here are the improvements that were called for in the Northwoods neighborhood's parks: Brook Park Renovate tennis courts Add perimeter walking loop with paved access to park amenities Consolidate playground area, make ADA …
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This week, I had a conversation with our city manager about several of the complaints regarding trash collection that people have posted to social media or sent to me directly. Among the biggest issues: Sanitation drivers throwing cans into driveways or yards without consideration for the damage they may cause to landscaping or the annoyance …
I've received emails from some people who complain that there is no quality development at the site of the former GM Plant - now known as "Assembly" or "Assembly Yards." While things have moved more slowly at Assembly than I would have liked, it's not fair to say that there is no quality development happening. …
Doraville has a City Manager form of government. This means that the city council sets policy, passes ordinances, approves the budget, and develops the overall vision of the city. Rather than having the mayor or council manage day-to-day staff and operations, the council hires a city manager who oversees all administrative operations and implements the …
In 2016, Doraville completed a Comprehensive Plan that lays out its development roadmap for the next 20 years. To formulate this plan, the city put together a committee made up of residents, business owners, and other stakeholders (I was actually on this committee) - there were also meetings in different parts of the city that …
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I've received a few emails about the salary increase that went into effect this year for Doraville's city council and mayor. The city council members' salaries went up from $8,400 per year to $14,800. The mayor's salary went from $14,800 to $18,000. The council voted on this change in August 2017. While she was not …
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Join me at 6:30pm on January 4th at City Hall when I am sworn in as the newest Doraville city council member from District 2 (Northwoods). I'll be joined by Stephe Koontz and , Vote Robert Patrick who also ran successful campaigns this season. I'm looking forward to seeing many of the residents and supporters that I met …
On November 28th, I attended the Buford Highway "Ideas Fair." This was an event sponsored by Generator Labs and We Love BuHi. The two organizations' founders (Ryan Gravel and Marian Liou) had taught a class at Georgia Tech aimed at getting students to envision ways to help Buford Highway maintain what makes it special, while also …
The county recently capped what homeowners will pay to have a sewer line extended to their house at $7500. Not only that, but the cost for this will be amortized over 10 years, so that $750 a year will be added to your tax bill if your street chooses to take advantage of the program.
I know that many residents in Northwoods and Gordon Heights are concerned about traffic on Chestnut Drive. The city does have a plan for addressing this - one that would look very similar to the calming done on Oakcliff Road earlier this year. The plan is available online at the city website - you can …
