Cedartown, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Cedartown redevelopment powers require voter approval

The law puts Cedartown's expanded redevelopment powers to a Yes/No vote on November 4, 2025. These include creating tax allocation districts, issuing tax allocation bonds, and taking on related debts under Georgia law. The powers take effect immediately when more than half of votes cast approve the law in a properly conducted election. Without approval, or without an election conducted as required, the powers remain inactive and the law automatically repeals January 1, 2026. Election notice must appear in Polk County's official newspaper at least 90 days beforehand, then weekly for two weeks. Cedartown pays election expenses, and the election superintendent must certify results to Georgia's Secretary of State. The law preserves existing redevelopment authority and sets no direct household payment, tax change, or benefit amount.