Since Mayor Franklin became Atlanta’s first female mayor in 2002, she has become one of the most popular political leaders in the city’s history. She has received national media attention and respect from Atlanta’s business leaders for her ethical and business-like approach to governing. She has been challenged by financial crises from sewers to infrastructure. In her last year as mayor, Mayor Franklin is facing an estimated $60 million projected shortfall in revenue, reduced wages for city employees, a hiring freeze, as well as closing some city parks and recreation areas. Mayor Franklin, in her traditional indomitable spirit, will discuss the economic challenges for Atlanta in 2009 and her plans to leave Atlanta in the black.

WHEN
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
11:30 a.m. — Registration
Noon — Lunch
12:25 p.m. — Remarks
12:45 p.m. — Question & Answer Session

WHERE
The Commerce Club
34 Broad Street
Atlanta, GA 30303
For directions, please visit http://www.thecommerceclub.org/location.html . Because of limited parking at TCC, please consider using MARTA, whose Five Points station is across the street, or nearby parking decks on Marietta Street.

R.S.V.P.
This luncheon is open to the public. APC members may purchase individual tickets for $28 each or tables of 10 for $280, which includes signage. Nonmember prices are $40 for individual tickets and $400 for tables of 10 with signage. Parking is $6 and is not included in the ticket price. Tickets and tables may be purchased by clicking the link below or by calling 404-57-PRESS. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 24-hour cancellation policy.