- 1. Protecting Tybee's beaches & marshes, artistic & historical
treasures, small businesses and the unique character of the island
2. Listening objectively and respectfully to City Committees
and citizens speaking at public hearings
3. Upholding the City Charter, Master Plan, Ethics Ordinance and
all other city laws, codes and ordinances and Georgia laws.
4. Encouraging and empowering volunteerism and participation
in open government
5. Demonstrating strong financial responsibility and knowledge of
financial principles.
6. Respecting the City Manager form of government by avoiding
direct involvement in the day-to-day operations of the City.
This website has been prepared in an attempt to promote open and honest government in the city of Tybee Island and to endorse those candidates that share our commitment. Every effort has been made to present only factual and verifiable information which Tybee citizens may (or may not) choose to consider, including the decision not to read this website. These efforts notwithstanding, we encourage input from visitors and welcome corrections if errors are found. We believe in the principles and rights guaranteed by the founders of our nation that every citizen has the inalienable right of self-expression and the right to be heard by their elected government. If you have any concerns about factual information on our website please forward your concerns to: Forever-Tybee and we will address those concerns as soon as possible. |
| About Our Core Beliefs As registered voters and/or property owners of the City of Tybee Island, we believe that City Council members must represent the best interests of the whole community by honoring their oath of office and demonstrating ethical, open and transparent government by: |
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About this 2010-11 Council In the last election, 4 out of 5 of the candidates backed by Forever Tybee were elected to City Council, and the fifth now sits on the Planning Commission. This City Council has: * Handled ethics inquiries with transparency and expediency * Listened to and acted on citizen concerns * Implemented the Memorial Park energy plan * Enabled water and energy savings * Converted off-road city vehicles to bio-diesel fuel * Permitted the use of street legal golf carts and similar vehicles * Supported the City Manager form of government * Revived the Historical Commission * Initiated steps to protect our beach and dwellings through a meaningful local “Shore Protection Ordinance" * Reined in expenditures and kept Tybee solvent * Achieved recognition of Tybee as a Bicycle Friendly community The 2011 Tybee mayor and council election looms large on the horizon. For the first time, we will be electing a mayor and half our council members to 4 - year terms. Your choices will determine whether Tybee continues to be the wonderful place to live that we all enjoy. Forever Tybee is a political action committee formed by Tybee residents who are concerned about maintaining an ethical, open and transparent city government and who support candidates who embrace these values. We welcome you to join with us in advocating for the best candidates in this important election. Tybee deserves nothing less! |
| Forever Tybee will champion ethical, open, and transparent government by identifying and supporting candidates for city council who will embrace our core values in an ethical and honest manner. The organization will also identify issues, research facts and share facts with the electorate so they can make intelligent decisions when voting. |
| Forever Tybee Candidate Parties in the Park coming on November 4, 5, 6 |