Quality of Life.

Intown neightbors enjoy walking in our parks but are concerned about the quality of the air.

Midtown neighbors discuss alternative transit ideas and ways to improve the quality of our air.

My family and I have lived in our Morningside home for 29 years. We know what it means to be part of a neighborhood. We've watched our jewel of an intown environment fall victim to increasing unplanned development, traffic and pollution. The quality of life that draws people to our District will require vigilance to maintain. As your State Representative, I have worked closely with the other members of the Atlanta/Fulton County delegation and the City of Atlanta to help provide a safe city, a comprehensive transportation system, clean air and water, and intelligent implementation of neighborhood-sensitive local and regional plans. Experts in our district have pointed out that regional plans already exist for water and waste management, transportation and land use. I will continue to work closely with the new Mayor and City Council, the regional authorities to coordinate transportation, water and land use and these experts to elicit cooperation from local governmental authorities in implementation of those plans. We cannot continue to pay for those from the suburban counties who flood our roads with their commuters' cars and pay not a dime for their upkeep.