Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation to Ensure More Effective and Responsive Local Governments

ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently pre-filed House Bill 672, legislation that would help ensure that Georgians have more effective and responsive local governments by creating a two year procedure that communities in Georgia would have to follow before they could consolidate into cities. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation to Ensure More Effective and Responsive Local Governments”

Rep. Oliver Receives 2011 Conservation Legacy Award from Georgia Conservation Voters

ATLANTA – State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) recently received a 2011 Environmental Leadership Award from Georgia Conservation Voters. Georgia Conservation Voters is a statewide non-partisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all Georgians by making conservation issues a top priority with Georgia’s elected officials, political candidates and voters. Continue reading “Rep. Oliver Receives 2011 Conservation Legacy Award from Georgia Conservation Voters”

Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation Concerning DeKalb School Board Size and Ethics

ATLANTA- State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) pre-filed House Bill 22 today, giving DeKalb County voters an opportunity to choose the number of members that make up their school board.  This legislation is aimed at creating a more effective school board that will be better able to work with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) in ensuring the county’s continued school accreditation. Continue reading

Rep. Oliver Pre-files Legislation Concerning DeKalb School Board Size and Ethics