Does the Westside TAD dispute pit affordable housing against schools?

Does the Westside TAD dispute pit affordable housing against schools?

A Fulton County proposal to pull out of the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) has ignited a battle over the future of affordable housing in some of Atlanta’s most underserved neighborhoods — and whether it’s worth diverting property tax revenue to subsidize lower-priced housing at the expense of funding for schools, healthcare, and public safety. In short, TADs capture the growth in property tax revenue from rising property values. The city…