They want to know if a solid case can be made for consolidating the governments of the City of Savannah and unincorporated Chatham County. If so, they want to give voters the chance to approve such a merger or shoot it down. It's been years since a proposed consolidation measure has stirred up this much interest among local lawmakers. And, to be honest, it's not that surprising. Instead of maintaining separate city and county governments to provide the same basic services, one government does the job.
Duplication is eliminated.
Economies of scale can be introduced. Political barriers to planning and management are eliminated. Both communities understood the concept of wise stewardship, of trying to deliver quality public services in the most efficient ways possible. This quartet represents city and unincorporated districts. It's also bipartisan.