tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post3222456631418278304..comments2024-01-16T19:32:02.006-08:00Comments on .: My Vision for Milton = Our Citizens' Vision for Milton.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-48423979991685264502011-10-06T19:49:15.188-07:002011-10-06T19:49:15.188-07:00Your points are ridiculous. It sounds like some s...Your points are ridiculous. It sounds like some sort of personal problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-33795685054756273162011-10-04T14:44:36.020-07:002011-10-04T14:44:36.020-07:00Julie is not a leader. She is a community organize...Julie is not a leader. She is a community organizer who does not understand the big picture. Just ask the city staff how much time and money she has cost all of us. If you ever want Birmingham Park developed or any of the dangerous intersections fixed, you better not vote for her or her echo Tart! If they are re-elected our traffic will get worse, our kids will have to play in other cities' parks and then our home values will quickly decrease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-36208507145485185472011-10-03T16:32:37.360-07:002011-10-03T16:32:37.360-07:00to 6:48am poster - Exactly. Its taken constant vi...to 6:48am poster - Exactly. Its taken constant vigilance not to have a large box Kroger at every intersection (attempted at BHirmingham Crossroads in 2000, and Providence and Birmingham Hwy about 6 years ago), among many other things. Julie's leadership has allowed us to retain the character that is maintaining our home values better than all other areas.<br /><br />This is exactly what I want. Its a tough and constant fight, and I am glad that someone is willing to lead that charge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-67542188590433041482011-10-03T12:46:30.478-07:002011-10-03T12:46:30.478-07:00Then will local politicians use their connections ...Then will local politicians use their connections to work with zoning attorneys, and developers, and citizens and be honest. Work together instead of making bucks. Or make bucks in a way that works together? Who cares. Just make it work and not bring in more gated communities and concrete and make it more of what people moved here for in the first place. Everyone who knows the "law" says it can't be done in Metro Atlanta. Anywhere. It's the nature of the beast. Well, that's the question. Is it in Milton? Why on earth would we let that happen. I don't know who to vote for anymore?? It's not only about creating revenue through businesses and more concrete. Makes me nuts. I don't know the answer. But it would be nice to know if there is hope. Thank goodness we aren't talking about sewer extension this election, dare I bring it up. But truthfully, we can lose the farms and keep on turning into "one big fat HOA" or work together. Now open road folks are mad at subdivisions and natives arent waving while they mow the lawn anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-70671544848669753482011-10-03T06:48:09.232-07:002011-10-03T06:48:09.232-07:00The zoning is no different than it was prior to in...The zoning is no different than it was prior to incorporation because even then, JZB agitated with the county commissioners every time to have her way about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-25760514313590764412011-10-02T20:56:50.667-07:002011-10-02T20:56:50.667-07:00Listen, THIS is the problem. Not one council perso...Listen, THIS is the problem. Not one council person ever, EVER, visited a business at Birmingham Village until one and a half years ago at the insistence of a citizen. One person finally went to talk to them. It was your Mayor. We get that you all on council care but honestly, it's way past time to pay attention. It is now more about common courtesy and an enormous outreach to businesses and local people than any sign ordinance. It is about being real, and open to all, regardless what district you reside in. Go and shake hands with business owners on a regular basis, out of your district. Personally, I'd like to see the "district" candidate over with. Maybe that's the problem. So, instead of blaming Julie or Alan, or Joe and the others about the empty space...How about we all take part in a solution. Someone be risky, please open a bagel shop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-85550815307738790462011-10-02T18:07:13.242-07:002011-10-02T18:07:13.242-07:00Exactly what is the problem at Birmingham Crossroa...Exactly what is the problem at Birmingham Crossroads that is causing businesses to close? WHen they began development, there were literally thousands of houses planned within a several mile radius of the cross-roads. That effectively stopped with the economic meltdown. The anticipated market disappeared.<br /><br />How can the lack of customers be one person's fault? Its not. It will turn when the economy does and Birmingham Village will prosper.<br /><br />Sounds like sour grapes because you couldn't get a liquor license and are angry about it, even though you agreed to abide by the agreement with the developer.<br /><br />The kind of uncontrolled development that you seem to want will make us exactly the same as any other suburb. That is not what Milton wants. I will be voting for Councilwoman Bailey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-79961982761479595572011-10-02T06:46:35.671-07:002011-10-02T06:46:35.671-07:00Despite the economy, there are new businesses open...Despite the economy, there are new businesses opening up, just not at JZB’s Birmingham Crossroads. Lots of new stores in Milton near Target and Aldi and a few good ones like Erwoods in Crabapple, plus several in projects in neighboring towns (like the Silos and Vickery).<br /><br />The empty stores at Birmingham Crossroads are a direct result of the restrictions JZB placed on the project at the start, in terms of building size, parking, type of tenant, signage, etc. She had her thumb on that project from the beginning because she wants to do what’s best for her friends and neighbors in rural northwest Milton, not what’s best for all of Milton.<br /><br />Does anyone want JZB to continue to have her thumb on the development of Birmingham Park?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-87846227597157965972011-10-01T21:32:02.611-07:002011-10-01T21:32:02.611-07:00I agree. Empty store fronts is a problem everywher...I agree. Empty store fronts is a problem everywhere in the world in this economy! What a joke that Large Kunz want to take over Milton and think they can save us from the worldwide economic recession! With Kunz's financial advisor experience (although he himself doesn't even have mutual funds or any investments whatsoever) and his Atlanta Falcon dad that he mentions in EVERY email (really?) and Large, with his horseback riding experience and "entrepreneur" experience of "making payroll" and "creating jobs" (even though he apparently and ironically works for someone just like the rest of us and no longer owns a business), Milton will be in good hands. What a freakin' joke! Neither of these clowns has ANY experience whatsoever! But who needs experience when you have Lusk (a campaign contributor), Thurman, Chuck Campbell (Lockwood's political slave), Adam Orkin (campaign contributor), and T-Squared Development (the gas station developer on Highway 9 and campaign contributor) telling you what to do. I say vote for Tart and JZB to keep the rest of them honest!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-60602611963026444842011-10-01T16:48:33.700-07:002011-10-01T16:48:33.700-07:00All Milton properties have been reduced over the p...All Milton properties have been reduced over the past few years, and at least as much as commercial property.<br /><br />Again, how is Milton zoning causing this unilateral economic impact that is affecting everyone in the World?<br /><br />The zoning is also no different than it was as unincorporated Milton. These talking points are non-starters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-17307805431459809642011-10-01T10:05:03.745-07:002011-10-01T10:05:03.745-07:00Check the tax records. The assessed value has been...Check the tax records. The assessed value has been reduced by almost 25% since 2009. Talk to a few Milton business owners. Ask them what they think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-22288178437459037842011-09-30T19:08:02.856-07:002011-09-30T19:08:02.856-07:00To poster with view of assessment valuation approa...To poster with view of assessment valuation approach for commercial properties, that is largely incorrect. Its an argument for reduction, but it carries little water with Fulton. They value based on potential use.<br /><br />If you think zoning is the problem with vacancies, and not the economy, I'd like some of what you are taking.<br /><br />How would revised zoning help fill the space? That is ridiculous. Why are our home values down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-2684622855596105162011-09-30T12:46:47.873-07:002011-09-30T12:46:47.873-07:00Alan Tart has served this community. Stop all the ...Alan Tart has served this community. Stop all the hate. Fine, you don't like his style, vote for someone else. But keep your nasty attitude out of the race. It is a new era... Get with the program, Hate is so four years ago!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-60680650892211473222011-09-30T11:07:55.814-07:002011-09-30T11:07:55.814-07:0010:52 post is a typical Lemming Tart response: ign...10:52 post is a typical Lemming Tart response: ignore the question while turning up the volume on the anti-development rhetoric. With that grating, toothy, Jack-o'-Lantern grin and his adherence to dogma, he might have missed a calling as a televangelist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-83277248302968330522011-09-30T09:19:16.074-07:002011-09-30T09:19:16.074-07:00You can't play sports on a master plan. You ne...You can't play sports on a master plan. You need a real field.Sports 101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-23349825743365728932011-09-30T09:16:35.892-07:002011-09-30T09:16:35.892-07:00Property taxes are based on assessed value
The as...Property taxes are based on assessed value<br /><br />The assessed value of commercial property is based on rental income<br /><br />Empty stores = less income = less value = less taxes<br /><br />Count the empty stores at Birmingham Crossroads. Who came up with the zoning restrictions that are causing its businesses to fail?<br /><br />The answer is JZB and Alan Tart is still her puppet.Public Finance 101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-79668442014989937112011-09-30T07:15:09.909-07:002011-09-30T07:15:09.909-07:00What business taxes are not being paid now?
What ...What business taxes are not being paid now?<br /><br />What sports are not going to be supported in the existing Park plans?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-44642444460342039082011-09-29T12:49:02.625-07:002011-09-29T12:49:02.625-07:00Milton I:
Great schools
Horse farms
Empty lots and...Milton I:<br />Great schools<br />Horse farms<br />Empty lots and vacant space<br /><br />Milton II:<br />Great schools<br />Horse farms<br />Tax-paying businesses<br />Safe roads<br />Parks, trails and sports fields<br /><br />I think we CAN do better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-66984880447974398352011-09-29T10:52:12.209-07:002011-09-29T10:52:12.209-07:00Apparently 4:19 and 10:17 would rather elect the o...Apparently 4:19 and 10:17 would rather elect the opposing buffoon that the developers control so we can be just like "everywhere USA" as fast as we can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-27882404652157105622011-09-29T10:17:43.970-07:002011-09-29T10:17:43.970-07:00If Milton is already such a great place to work, w...If Milton is already such a great place to work, why doesn't he work here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21862313.post-38123261569276582642011-09-29T04:19:25.120-07:002011-09-29T04:19:25.120-07:00I believe the business community and those looking...I believe the business community and those looking for both active parks for their children and trails to walk/bike on would disagree. Do we really want an elected official who believes that we are already the best place to work and play and no changes are needed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com