From: Burell Ellis DeKalb County CEO
PO Box 1483 -- Stone Mountain, GA 30086
Burrell@BurrellEllis.com - www.burrellellis.com
Dear Neighbors,
During these tough economic times, with record job losses, home foreclosures and rising fuel costs, it's more important than ever to stay focused on the priorities of the citizens we serve.
In virtually every community across the nation, property values have fallen due to the recession and its lingering impact. As a result, cities and counties, which are primarily funded by property taxes tied to the value of homes and businesses within their borders, have seen their revenues drastically slashed and are forced to make difficult decisions about the services they deliver and how to pay for them.

