Learn about redevelopment powers and Tax Allocation Districts at public forums 

Be an educated voter. Come to one or more of these four public forums to learn about redevelopment powers and Tax Allocation Districts:

• Monday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. -- Columbus State University Cunningham Center, 3100 Gentian Boulevard

• Friday, Sept. 28, at noon – Old Bradley Library, 1120 Bradley Drive

• Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. – Baker Middle School, 1215 Benning Drive

• Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. – Midland Middle School, 6990 Warm Springs Road

Columbus officials have asked CSU to educate voters before a Nov. 6 election that will decide if the City Council has the authority to exercise redevelopment powers and establish Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) in Columbus. CSU agreed to help by staging these public forums.

CSU's D. Abbott Turner College of Business will provide the expertise and develop materials to give voters objective information about redevelopment powers and Tax Allocation Districts. Information found on this site is part of the education effort, which is funded through a Knight Foundation grant.

On Nov. 6, Columbus voters will consider in a special referendum this ballot question:

“Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia, to exercise redevelopment powers under the “Redevelopment Powers Law,” as it may be amended from time to time?”

If a majority of voters respond “Yes,” provisions of this act will become effective immediately, allowing Columbus to exercise redevelopment powers. Passage of the referendum would allow Columbus, through the City Council, to create Tax Allocation Districts. For more information, follow these links:

What are redevelopment powers?  |  Georgia law | What is a TAD? |  Frequently asked questions