City of Sandy Springs Redevelopment Powers (Fulton County)

What it does

Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia, to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the ‘Redevelopment Powers Law,’ as it may be amended from time to time.

A YES vote means

The City of Sandy Springs would be allowed to use all redevelopment powers allowed under Georgia's Redevelopment Powers Law, as that law may be amended.

A NO vote means

The City of Sandy Springs would not be given the redevelopment powers allowed under the Redevelopment Powers Law.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

This question comes from House Bill 1535, a local act sponsored by Sandy Springs-area Representatives Silcox, Panitch, Holland and Roberts and passed by the Georgia House and Senate in 2026; it takes effect only if Sandy Springs voters approve it.

According to the bill text, the act would let the city use the state Redevelopment Powers Law to carry out community redevelopment, create tax allocation districts, issue tax allocation bonds, and incur related obligations.

If a majority votes yes, the powers take effect immediately; if not, the act is automatically repealed on January 1 following the election. The city pays the cost of the election.

Put on the ballot by Georgia General Assembly, HB 1535 (2026 session).

From official source.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of Sandy Springs Redevelopment Powers mean?

The City of Sandy Springs would be allowed to use all redevelopment powers allowed under Georgia's Redevelopment Powers Law, as that law may be amended.

What does a NO vote on City of Sandy Springs Redevelopment Powers mean?

The City of Sandy Springs would not be given the redevelopment powers allowed under the Redevelopment Powers Law.

How many votes does City of Sandy Springs Redevelopment Powers need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on City of Sandy Springs Redevelopment Powers?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.