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2008-06-26  JOHNS CREEK HERALD | Bodker elected MAMA chairman
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Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker accepts congratulations on his election as 2008-09 chairman of the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association from outgoing chairman and Douglasville Mayor Mickey Thompson. (click for larger version) | |
July 02, 2008
www.northfulton.com
JOHNS CREEK - The Metro Atlanta Mayors Association [MAMA] elected Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker as its 2008-09 chairman during the Georgia Municipal Association's 75th Annual Conference June 23 in Savannah.
Bodker replaces Douglasville Mayor Mickey Thompson, who rotated off after serving a one-year term as chairman of the association.
"Mike's enthusiasm and commitment to not only his citizens but also to the residents of the entire metro area make him the perfect choice as the next MAMA chairman." Thompson said.
MAMA, formed in 2003 to increase communications between cities in the metro Atlanta region, consists of mayors from the 66 cities in 10 counties in the metro area. The association supports policy decisions that are beneficial to local governments, organizes activities among the cities that are beneficial to the region and relates needs to federal, state and regional agencies and citizens.
Bodker recently completed a term as the chairman of the newly formed North Fulton Municipal Association, which brings together the six cities of North Fulton County.
Additionally, he led both the North East Fulton Study Committee and the Committee for Johns Creek, which ultimately led to the creation of the city of Johns Creek.
"The first thing I'm planning on doing as chairman is to develop a plan to address the highest level items that we can truly affect change on within this year," Bodker said. "If we are to continue to enjoy success as a region, MAMA must continue to work cooperatively, communicate broadly and think creatively. I look forward to working with the other 65 member mayors, as well as our partner organizations, to address these common issues facing us."
Bodker said some of the high level items affecting the region include transportation and water.
"My goal is that I have to assume that whatever we put on this list we have to accomplish in one year," he said. "I don't want [the lists] to be so long that we're not focused on the things that really matter."
Bodker said he would like the organization to work closely with legislators, cities and counties within the region.
"I'm looking for this organization to be aggressive but positive, meaning that we want to weigh into the issues in a positive way," said Bodker. "My goal is to reinvigorate the organization and put it back out there in the public eye and harness the power of the metro region."
For more information about the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association, visit the Web at www.metroatlantamayors.org.
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low taxes? etc etc?
July 05, 2008 | 10:21 AM
Just wait.
Taxpayer
More good news for JC
July 04, 2008 | 12:10 PM
Great to see such an obvious talent continue to make a difference. It must be great to have a brilliant, honest visionary leading a city. John's Creek, despite a little too much concrete, seems to be kicking butt....symphony, low taxes, thoughtful policy development, etc, etc. They are fortunate to have people doing more than looking out for themselves or lining their friends pockets. Best of all, there doesn't seem to be any whining about how important people think the elected officials are.. They are apparently just some grown ups doing a decent job for the residents. Maybe Bodker would consider moving to a prettier area before Milton becomes unincorporated Fulton again and taxes on this side of 400 quadruple. On the other hand, who would wish that on anyone?
John D.
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