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DEKALB COUNTY
Board of Commissioners
Burrell Ellis
Elaine Boyer, District 1 Jeff Rader, District 2 Larry L. Johnson, District 3 Sharon Barnes-Sutton, District 4 Lee May, District 5 Kathie Gannon, District 6 Connie Stokes, District 7
Chief Executive Officer
NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 15, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Shelia Edwards, Chief Communications Officer Kristie N. Swink, Director of Communications
404-371-6305 404-687-3719
Cell: 404-732-6746 Cell: 404-862-1494
CEO ELLIS RELEASES FISCALLY PRUDENT 2009 BUDGET DECATUR- Today, DeKalb Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis formally presented his first budget to the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and citizens during a press conference on Thursday, January 15, 2009. The general fund budget is a recommended $601.4 million before the inclusion of year-end encumbrances. “The economic forecast has had a significant impact on recommendations for the 2009 budget,” said Ellis. “We are certainly operating more with fewer resources, but we pledge to be good financial stewards of DeKalb taxpayer’s money. In order to balance the budget I have cut $189 million from departments, but I am confident that all of our county departments will be able to continue the level of service and professionalism that the citizens expect.”
The budget strongly supports public safety and continued projects of the 2006 Bond Referenda.
Additional highlights of Ellis’s 2009 budget are: ¾ The establishment of an Office of the Director of Public Safety to oversee the operation of Police, Fire Rescue and the Medical Examiners Officer. ¾ Continuation of the 18-month Master Police Officer incentive plan designed to retain senior officers who attain this designation. ¾ The allocation of 47 full-time and five (5) part-time positions to cover the scheduled new library openings during 2009. (MORE) Department of Communications, The Manuel J. Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Drive, Sixth Floor, Decatur, GA 30030
www.co.dekalb.ga.us
PAGE 2, 2009 BUDGET ¾ Continued expedition of implementing the 2006 Bond Projects – construction of Transportation, Library and Parks and Greenspace Projects. ¾ Continued focus on upgrading Public Safety facilities, equipment and capabilities. The recommendation includes $1.5 million to continue the process of converting all public safety communications (radios) to state-of-the-art digital platforms.
The 2009 budget focuses on governmental efficiency and effectiveness while reducing the cost of government. CEO Ellis will hold an unprecedented 11 public budget hearings to ensure the people’s concerns and questions are addressed.
Hearings will be held at the following locations from 7 – 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted: ¾ South DeKalb Senior Center 1931 Candler Rd. Decatur, GA 30032 Thursday, January 22, 2009 ¾ Druid Hills High School 1798 Haygood Dr. Atlanta, GA 30307 Monday, January 26, 2009 ¾ Chapel Middle School 3535 Dogwood Farms Decatur, GA 30034 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 ¾ St. Martin In the Fields Church 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30319 Thursday, January 29, 2009 ¾ East Lake YMCA 275 Lake Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30317 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 (MORE)
PAGE 3, BUDGET 2009 ¾ Tucker Recreation Center 4898 LaVista Rd Tucker, GA Thursday, February 5, 2009 ¾ Stephenson Middle School 922 Stephenson Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 ¾ Torah Day School 1985 LaVista Rd., NE Tucker, GA 30329 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 ¾ Exousia Ministries 2652 Bond St. Lithonia, GA 30058 Thursday, February 12, 2009 ¾ St. Timothy United Methodist Church 5365 Memorial Dr. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Tuesday, February 17, 2009 ¾ Berean Community Center 2440 Young Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30088 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Board of Commissioner will be required by law to approve the budget before March 1, 2009. For more information on the 2009 budget, please visit www.yourdekalb.com. #
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Department of Communications, The Manuel J. Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Drive, Sixth Floor, Decatur, GA 30030
www.co.dekalb.ga.us
Board of Commissioners
Burrell Ellis
Elaine Boyer, District 1 Jeff Rader, District 2 Larry L. Johnson, District 3 Sharon Barnes-Sutton, District 4 Lee May, District 5 Kathie Gannon, District 6 Connie Stokes, District 7
Chief Executive Officer
NEWS RELEASE JANUARY 15, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Shelia Edwards, Chief Communications Officer Kristie N. Swink, Director of Communications
404-371-6305 404-687-3719
Cell: 404-732-6746 Cell: 404-862-1494
CEO ELLIS RELEASES FISCALLY PRUDENT 2009 BUDGET DECATUR- Today, DeKalb Chief Executive Officer Burrell Ellis formally presented his first budget to the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and citizens during a press conference on Thursday, January 15, 2009. The general fund budget is a recommended $601.4 million before the inclusion of year-end encumbrances. “The economic forecast has had a significant impact on recommendations for the 2009 budget,” said Ellis. “We are certainly operating more with fewer resources, but we pledge to be good financial stewards of DeKalb taxpayer’s money. In order to balance the budget I have cut $189 million from departments, but I am confident that all of our county departments will be able to continue the level of service and professionalism that the citizens expect.”
The budget strongly supports public safety and continued projects of the 2006 Bond Referenda.
Additional highlights of Ellis’s 2009 budget are: ¾ The establishment of an Office of the Director of Public Safety to oversee the operation of Police, Fire Rescue and the Medical Examiners Officer. ¾ Continuation of the 18-month Master Police Officer incentive plan designed to retain senior officers who attain this designation. ¾ The allocation of 47 full-time and five (5) part-time positions to cover the scheduled new library openings during 2009. (MORE) Department of Communications, The Manuel J. Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Drive, Sixth Floor, Decatur, GA 30030
www.co.dekalb.ga.us
PAGE 2, 2009 BUDGET ¾ Continued expedition of implementing the 2006 Bond Projects – construction of Transportation, Library and Parks and Greenspace Projects. ¾ Continued focus on upgrading Public Safety facilities, equipment and capabilities. The recommendation includes $1.5 million to continue the process of converting all public safety communications (radios) to state-of-the-art digital platforms.
The 2009 budget focuses on governmental efficiency and effectiveness while reducing the cost of government. CEO Ellis will hold an unprecedented 11 public budget hearings to ensure the people’s concerns and questions are addressed.
Hearings will be held at the following locations from 7 – 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted: ¾ South DeKalb Senior Center 1931 Candler Rd. Decatur, GA 30032 Thursday, January 22, 2009 ¾ Druid Hills High School 1798 Haygood Dr. Atlanta, GA 30307 Monday, January 26, 2009 ¾ Chapel Middle School 3535 Dogwood Farms Decatur, GA 30034 Tuesday, January 27, 2009 ¾ St. Martin In the Fields Church 3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Atlanta, GA 30319 Thursday, January 29, 2009 ¾ East Lake YMCA 275 Lake Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30317 Tuesday, February 3, 2009 (MORE)
PAGE 3, BUDGET 2009 ¾ Tucker Recreation Center 4898 LaVista Rd Tucker, GA Thursday, February 5, 2009 ¾ Stephenson Middle School 922 Stephenson Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087 Tuesday, February 10, 2009 ¾ Torah Day School 1985 LaVista Rd., NE Tucker, GA 30329 Wednesday, February 11, 2009 ¾ Exousia Ministries 2652 Bond St. Lithonia, GA 30058 Thursday, February 12, 2009 ¾ St. Timothy United Methodist Church 5365 Memorial Dr. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Tuesday, February 17, 2009 ¾ Berean Community Center 2440 Young Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30088 Thursday, February 19, 2009 The Board of Commissioner will be required by law to approve the budget before March 1, 2009. For more information on the 2009 budget, please visit www.yourdekalb.com. #
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Department of Communications, The Manuel J. Maloof Center, 1300 Commerce Drive, Sixth Floor, Decatur, GA 30030
www.co.dekalb.ga.us
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