Clairmont Heights Civic Association

From U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson:  HIV in the South; TSPLOST & jobs; Financial future; Eagle scout; Emory excellence; CID; Strong cities; River cleanup; Children immigrants; Jobs for veterans; Conyers' students.

From the county CEO's office: Community Council for our district, district 2, meets Wednesday, June 20, at the Mason Mill Center for Seniors & Disabled at 6:30 pm, 1340-B McConnell Dr., Decatur 30032.  The agenda includes two applications for rezonings of properties on N Decatur Rd between Clairmont and Scott. See attached.

From commissioner Kathie Gannon (includes same info sent out by commissioner Jeff Rader this week, which we have therefore not reposted.): Wireside chats June 13 on transportation referendum; County pet adoption event June 11; National Night Out workshop.

From county CEO Burrell Ellis: New interim director; Code Compliance; Builders Information Exchange; Zoning code update; OneDekalb; Long range planning.

From District 2 commissioner Jeff Rader: "Annual Notices of Assessment hit homeowner’s mailboxes this week, and many constituents have called expressing concern about substantial increases in their tax appraisal this year.  The appraisal determines the value of property against which taxes are assessed, and are a key factor in your tax bill.   I was surprised to hear this, as the DeKalb County real property tax digest overall is down by 7.8% overall this year.  Our office is seeking more information from the Assessor’s office and will be responding to individual inquiries.  We will also report back to the public on any patterns of reappraisal or systemic deficiencies we discover.  Until we are able to get to the bottom of this, please keep the following in mind:..."

From District 2 commissioner Jeff Rader:

From Emory's Sustainability Office:  On July 31, our community will have the opportunity to vote for a transportation referendum that would fund a light rail link to Emory and bike, pedestrian and road improvements in the metro area.  I am writing to ask that you stop to think where you will be on July 31.  If you will not be in Atlanta and able to vote, please complete the attached absentee voting request form to ensure that an absentee ballot is sent to your summer address in July.  Voter turnout of our community will be cri

For our cyclists and pedestrians: EXPERIENCE HUMAN POWERED AMUSEMENT ON NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, SUNDAY MAY 20^th 2-6 PM. On Sunday, May 20th from 2-6pm, you can experience the joy of open streets along a two mile stretch of North Highland Avenue. With the support of Atlanta City Council members Aaron Watson, Post 2 At-Large, Alex Wan, District 6, Kwanza Hall, District 2, Carla Smith, District 1, and Lamar Willis, Post 3 At-Large, this event transforms neighborhood streets into a coordinated cultural experience starring physical activity, the arts, and sustainable communities.

From U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson: South River Watershed Alliance; Oakhurst; Stroke awareness: CISPA; Hepatitis; Vets training; Hope Now.