Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Georgia

As a resident of the Atlanta Metro region, I am concerned about the constitutionality of the current transportation bill. The bill states that non metro regions can keep 25% of their taxes raised locally, but the Atlanta Metro only keeps 15%. The needs of the Atlanta Metro (referred as AM after) are far greater, and the state is even dictating how this money can be used. My question is this a violation of the "equal protection" clause of the 14th amendment. There is a racial component to this which would be provable I think. It just seems like we are not being represented equally under the states authority.

Asked on 4/21/10, 9:04 am

Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

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Nothing in the equal protection clause requires government to make wise decisions or to fund projects across the state in equal amounts.

Answered on 4/26/10, 9:33 am

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