A RESOLUTION
No. _____
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW AN EXEMPTION SIMILAR TO THAT IN ALABAMA FROM STATE
INCOME TAX FOR MILITARY RETIREES.
WHEREAS, this legislation will allow Columbus, Georgia to remain a competitive
economic hub that continues to attract military families and retirees to our
community; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of Ala.Code 1975 ? 40-18-20. Exemptions ? Military Retirement
Benefits is attached and hereby made a part of this resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2015 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
We hereby respectfully request that the local delegation to the Georgia General
Assembly introduce legislation at the 2015 General Assembly that would allow an
exemption similar to that in Alabama from state income tax for military
retirees to maintain Columbus, Georgia as a competitive economic hub that
continues to attract military families and retirees to our community.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________.
Councilor Baker voting _____________.
Councilor Barnes voting _____________.
Councilor Davis voting _____________.
Councilor Henderson voting _____________.
Councilor Huff voting _____________.
Seat Vacant _____________.
Councilor Thomas voting _____________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________.
Councilor Woodson voting _____________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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