Better Savannah Episode 52: A tale of 2 Councils (Part 2) - Members only Episode Preview

<p>We are back this week with a Members only Episode to cap off our 2 part series comparing resident driven policy issues and how they were handled by City Council's of Tybee Island and Savannah. </p><p>We start with the debate over a Special Use permit in the Design District at Whitaker and Jones Street. Major resident opposition was presented but resulted in massive confusion on the part of Aldermen Detric Leggett (District 2). The debate is whether or not to override the MPC recommendation for a restaurant zoning designation 1 block away from Mrs. Wilkes, one of the largest attractions in downtown Savannah.</p><p>John starts on the fence and comes over the the side of residents. The issue has been tabled twice since this meeting. If well off downtown residents can't get City Council to hold the line on development, how will your neighborhood ever stand a chance?</p><p>Source Video of Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/cityofsavannah/videos/562060125231735</p><p>Chuck reiterates that the lowest paid city workers raises are being used to pay higher rents coming for Non Stevens Day property that will go up in rent for workers (like City workers). It's a tax increase you won't feel right away!</p><p>In the members only section we discuss the zoning hearing for property on the edge of town that is being asked to be rezoned for 1000 Single Family Homes. Residents from the unincorporated came to beg council to hold off on approving any zoning change. We review the Petitioner comments and the messy debate that ensued on council. The results was a series of votes that revealed a lot about where council is at on the issue. </p><p>Finally we preview the upcoming House District 165 Special Election in November. It looks like at least 4 candidates will run. We'll do a public free episode previewing this show over the weekend (hopefully) </p><p><br>Subscribe at www.patreon.com/bettersavannah to instantly unlock the full episode. <br></p>