Originally Posted by
cawacko
Reminds me of 20 years ago when the San Fernando Valley had a ballot measure to break away from L.A. It ultimately failed.
I don't know enough one way or the other to state whether this is a good idea or not, but I definitely understand the frustration of living in an urban area with a lot of crime. On one hand you recognize crime comes with living in urban areas but everyone has their breaking point as to how much they are willing to tolerate. And if you feel its not being addressed I get the sentiment behind the move. But again, a lot comes with creating your own City so there is a lot to digest.
Buckhead was allowed to BECOME Buckhead years ago because Atlanta recognized that it was a boon to the tax base (ditto Underground Atlanta). But Atlanta has since dropped the heavy handed police presence (thanks blm) so I absolutely get this. Buckhead is already spending a lot and getting nothing for it so I dont think thats a tripping point. What might be is putting that force field up around Buckhead to keep the criminal element out. One element that isnt mentioned is that there are a lot of professional athletes living there and they have a lot of undesirable visitors (drug dealers, hip hop people etc) so sorting that out will not be easy.
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