Kelly Kautz’ Claim: Barbara failed to support an ordinance proposed by Kautz that would regulate halfway houses and their operation in residential neighborhoods.

THE TRUTH: Kautz co-authored the halfway house ordinance with Council member and fellow attorney, Warren Auld. At the Council’s first consideration of her proposal, a citizen pointed out that it contained no [...]

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: Barbara voted ‘yes’ to higher density housing on Lenora Church Road.

THE TRUTH: This statement is true. The housing in question was an active adult community [RM 08-13-2007] proposed under the city’s “R-HOP” (Residential Housing for Older Persons) zoning classification.

As “baby boomers” reach retirement age, there is a greater demand for [...]

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: Barbara voted to approve a pawn shop.

THE TRUTH: This statement is true. I voted to allow a business that has served Snellville residents for 16 years to build a new structure and grow within the city’s limits. The owner has been a valued citizen, assisting the police in solving several crimes. [...]

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: “Barbara voted ‘yes’ to an access road along Nob Hill.”

THE TRUTH: There has never been a vote to authorize an access road along Nob Hill, nor can Kautz provide proof of any such vote. Period.

Further, there is no such road contemplated in the new Towne Center plan, nor are there [...]

Kelly Kautz’ Claim: “Barbara did not support the funding of additional police officers in 2007.”

THE TRUTH: The vote she references on December 10, 2007 was not a vote to fund additional police officers. Council member Warren Auld directed the City Manager to prepare a revised budget that left out important information and would mislead [...]