TSPLOST Projects: Sandy Springs Wants Your Feedback

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SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- This week, the city of Sandy Springs will host two public information meetings to gather input from the community on projects that could be included on its Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) project list.

Citizens throughout Fulton County will have the opportunity to vote in November on a potential five-year T-SPLOST referendum to fund transportation projects in municipalities throughout the county.

The TSPLOST referendum includes a 0.75 percent (3/4 of a cent) sales tax that would authorize transportation projects specifically recommended by each community. If approved, the referendum could provide Sandy Springs with more than $101 million for transportation improvements.

Community members can learn more about the proposed projects and help the city prioritize the project list by attending one of two meetings, or by visiting the city's website and completing an online survey.

Meetings are scheduled for:

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

• Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Road
• 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

• Sandy Springs City Hall Council Chambers, 7840 Roswell Road Building 500
• 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

All cities must present their lists of potential projects for TSPLOST to Fulton County by the end of May. Fulton County will create a final list in July 2016. If authorized, the vote will take place in November.

Fulton County has prepared a detailed list of Frequently Asked Questions, which provides information related to the legislation allowing the referendum, potential revenues and distribution of funding. The city of Sandy Springs has also posted information on its website, including the currently proposed list of city projects.

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