Atlanta voters overwhelmingly approved the “More MARTA” half‑penny sales tax in 2016, creating a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership between MARTA and the City of Atlanta.   The 40‑year, $2.7 billion program was designed to expand transit and meet the city’s growing transportation needs. Now, the Atlanta City Council has unanimously backed a resolution authorizing Mayor Andre Dickens to renegotiate that agreement. It’s the first major legislative move from newly elected Councilmember Thomas Worthy. Worthy says the biggest change he wants is a formal role for the council. In his words, the council is where “the public comes down to express their concerns…their frustrations,” and members represent the taxpayers funding the More MARTA program. He argues council oversight is essential to honoring that responsibility. He's also pushing for additional updates to the agreement and is optimistic MARTA will be willing to adopt.

Atlanta voters overwhelmingly approved the &ldquo;More MARTA&rdquo; half‑penny sales tax in 2016, creating a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership between MARTA and the City of Atlanta.&nbsp; &nbsp;The 40‑year, $2.7 billion program was designed to expand transit and meet the city&rsquo;s growing transportation needs. Now, the Atlanta City Council has unanimously backed a resolution authorizing Mayor Andre Dickens to renegotiate that agreement. It&rsquo;s the first major legislative move from newly elected Councilmember Thomas Worthy. Worthy says the biggest change he wants is a formal role for the council. In his words, the council is where &ldquo;the public comes down to express their concerns&hellip;their frustrations,&rdquo; and members represent the taxpayers funding the More MARTA program. He argues council oversight is essential to honoring that responsibility. He's also pushing for additional updates to the agreement and is optimistic MARTA will be willing to adopt.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.