About the City of Milton
Mission Statement
The City of Milton is committed to maintaining the unique quality of life for our constituents while efficiently delivering essential services to residents and businesses in a community interactive environment.
Vision Statement
Milton is a distinctive community embracing small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing our rural character.
The Path to Cityhood
State Representative Jan Jones introduced the bill for the city of Milton in January 2005 with the intent of moving the bill forward in January 2006. This gave residents one full year to consider all the ramifications of cityhood before the bill could become law and 18 months before a citizens' referendum. A City of Milton committee worked diligently to help coordinate information and research.
On March 9, 2006, the bill creating the new city of Milton passed in the house (127-21) and passed in the Senate (49-0). At 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, Governor Sonny Perdue signed HB 1470 into law. Review the full city charter, including articles of incorporation and powers.
In an overwhelming show of support, on July 18, 2006, 85% of voters approved the City of Milton referendum! Let freedom ring!
Looking Forward
The city's first general election for mayor and city council was held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006.
Milton has a population of approximately 20,000 persons and covers 23,000 acres. The area is double the physical size of the city of Alpharetta with half its population. The new city includes the northwest unincorporated island that is bordered by Cherokee County to the north and west; Forsyth County to the east; Roswell city limits to the southwest (a little west of Arnold Mill Road); Alpharetta city limits to the south (roughly, Mayfield Road to Cogburn Road to Windward Parkway).
The new city will continue to be a part of Fulton County with County Commission representation. The difference is now most services will be decided by local City Council members rather than Fulton County commissioners.
Mayor Joe Lockwood (seated) with Milton City Council |
