Part of the "THE FLINT CONNECTION" initiative
Recommend a three-year plan toward consolidation of the City of Albany and Dougherty County governmental systems through the guidance and expertise of faculty and staff at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. The report recommends involving the Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Municipal Association, and Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia in the process. The goal is to create a more effective, efficient, streamlined, and unified government system that reduces service duplication, supports economic development, and improves quality of life for Albany-Dougherty County residents.
Tracks whether consolidation is taken to a public vote.
Tracks whether consolidation reduces hurdles for small businesses and companies to expand and invest.
Tracks whether a new feasibility study is completed with CVIOG guidance.
Tracks whether citizens and business professionals can more easily navigate the government system.
Tracks whether consolidation improves funding opportunities by increasing population count under one government entity.
Tracks whether the community becomes more cohesive through consolidation planning and shared governance.
Tracks whether a community education campaign is launched to inform citizens and businesses about consolidation.
Tracks whether overlapping city/county services and duplicated government functions are reduced.
Tracks whether a charter for a new government is drafted and proposed to the Georgia General Assembly.
Tracks reduction in costs across both governments as service delivery costs decrease.
Feasibility study cost: $10,000–$150,000. Additional cost: opportunity cost of staff time and energy spent on the project.