From the Mayor's Desk: Three Years and Counting ...

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Note: The following is Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” column in the monthly Inside Peachtree Corners newsletter.

This month we celebrate the city’s third anniversary.

For all of us who were around during those early months when we began the process of setting up the city to officially stand up on July 1, 2012, this three year journey has been quite remarkable.

The months have been filled with amazing work by the council and staff who all worked tirelessly to ensure all the “t’s” were crossed and “i’s” dotted since Peachtree Corners was incorporated as Gwinnett County’s newest and largest city.

Previous “From the Mayor’s Desk” posts

• From the Mayor’s Desk: Business Incubator a Boom for Economic Development
• From the Mayor’s Desk: Looking Good, Peachtree Corners
• From the Mayor’s Desk: 3 Questions with Mike Mason
• From the Mayor’s Desk: Revitalizing Holcomb Bridge Corridor

We have a lot of which to be proud, and the support from our residents and business community has been tremendous. We thank each and every one of you.

Among the early achievements, we were able to reduce the cost solid waste pick up for residents by 38 percent, yard waste by 30 percent- and on the city’s one year anniversary, we were able to reduce the millage rate from .75 mills to zero. There are not many communities in the country that can boast a zero millage rate.

But so much more has been accomplished. I’d like to offer just a glimpse of the progress the city has made in the past 12 months. This is by no means comprehensive but we are highlighting those that have made the biggest impact on the city.

Please take a moment and look at the highlighted items on our list.

YEAR 3

ACCOMPLISHMENTS JULY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015

1. Held the first city run election

2. Adopted liquor ordinance pursuant to voter referendum

3. Supported a Crime-Free multi-housing program

4. Adopted a zero millage rate for the 2nd year

5. Approved Gateway Monument sign design and two locations

6. Adopted ‘Proud to be Peachtree Corners ‘ marketing campaign

7. Installed banners along major roadways

8. Installed landscaping at PIB /PP entry sign

9. Adopted the Town Center LCI plan and executed a contract for the sale of land (Town Center property)

10. Initiated a business incubator program

11. Established a Veterans’ Memorial Committee

12. Added a public works division with field crew to oversee roadway maintenance

13. Received a grant for sidewalk project on Winters Chapel Road.

14. Entered into agreements with Gwinnett County on four joint SPLOST Capital Improvement Projects

15. Performed 6 apartment sweeps