Georgia Advocacy

Legislative Policy Council & Policy Committees

Legislative Policy Council

Chair: Bianca Motley Broom, Mayor College Park, GMA First Vice President

GMA Staff: Jim Thornton, (470) 604-7667

Legislative Policy Council Members
LPC Service Guide and Strategic Goals
Interest Form to Serve on LPC


Community Development Policy Committee

Chair: Carlos Duffy, Mayor, Jackson

GMA Staff: Noah Roenitz, (470) 734-7182

    • Downtown Development
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Housing
    • Historic Preservation
    • Tourism
    • Human Services

Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee

Chair: Janie Reid, Council Member, Eatonton

GMA Staff: Jim Thornton, (470) 604-7667

    • Water Supply
    • Wastewater Treatment
    • Solid Waste Management
    • Hazardous Waste
    • Air Quality
    • Soil Erosion
    • Wetlands
    • Parks and Recreation

Municipal Government Policy Committee

Chair: Cleatus Phillips, City Manager, Newnan

GMA Staff: DJ Waller, (470) 936-3739

    • Annexation
    • Growth Management
    • Land Use
    • Planning and Zoning
    • Home Rule
    • City/County Relations
    • Regional Issues
    • Elections
    • Building and Construction Codes
    • Open Meetings/Records
    • Right-of-Way Management
    • Telecommunications
    • Utility Deregulation

Public Safety Policy Committee

Chair: Eric Wilson, Mayor, Forsyth

GMA Staff: DJ Waller, (470) 936-3739

    • Local Law Enforcement and Administration
    • Municipal Jails
    • Municipal Courts
    • Fire Safety and Emergency Management
    • Disasters
    • Juvenile Justice

Revenue and Finance Policy Committee

Chair: Skip Henderson, Mayor, Columbus

GMA Staff: Leona Rittenhouse, (470) 586-3091

    • Revenue Resources
    • Taxation
    • Bond Financing
    • Certificates of Participation
    • Lease and Lease Purchase
    • Impact Fees
    • Property Assessment
    • Unfunded Mandates

Transportation Policy Committee

Chair: Rusty Paul, Mayor, Sandy Springs

GMA Staff: Noah Roenitz, (470) 734-7182

    • Transportation Planning
    • Highways, Local Roads and Bridges
    • Airports
    • Rail Crossings and Rail Safety
    • Public Transportation
    • Ports