The city reversed their decision and my license is renewed. We did it.
May 2, 2018
Final supporters
Friends, Clients, Family, Sandy Springs Residents, Etc . . .
If you believe children should learn life-saving swim skills an early age so they are safe in and around the water - please sign below to support my business, Swim With Allison.
The City of Sandy Springs has issued me a business license over the last 4 years,however, they have refused to issue me one this year, barring me from teaching swimming at my residence. Apparently, the criteria for a home-based business is that it must take place “within the dwelling.” While I am still unsure why this is the first time I have been made aware of this change, the City is unwilling, even given the precedent set over the last few years, to grant any exceptions to this ordinance. I NEED YOUR HELP to get this ordinance amended to allow me to continue teaching from my home.
(You likely all know some other unlicensed swim instructors who wouldn’t have this issue but since I have done it legally and licensed, the City has power.)
I teach out of my home in the Riverside Neighborhood and have literally taught hundreds of kids in nearby schools.
If you want more information, please reach out to Coach Allison. There are many additional ways you can support this effort!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018
The city is still refusing to budge on the ordinance. I am currently drafting a formal response to the zoning office.
Reached 100 supporters
February 13, 2018
216 Comments
There are many other businesses that work outside ones home - examples gardening serviced, tree felling Etc. Etc. Why prevent someone from teaching young children to swim??? It is absolutely essential and can save a life!!!
I am a neighbor of Allison's, in the same culdesac, and work from home. Not once has her swim instruction distrupted my day or work environment. I believe that children should learn life saving swim skills and Allison is doing an amazing job!
This woman is teaching life-saving skills that are both affordable and convenient to Sandy Springs families. As a pediatric health care provider in Sandy Springs and parent, I can assure you that this is literally a life or death issue. I urge you to amend your decision.
My children took swimming lessons at two different private pools. This is a need within the community. The movement in the larger pools can be very scary for little children. Please support this option to keep our children safe near the water.
Allison taught both my grandchildren to swim and made them feel safe and comfortable in water. She is providing a much needed service to the City of Sandy Springs (at no cost to Sandy Springs) and should be allowed to continue to do this.
I live in Sandy Springs, and I vote. I want to know the names of the people who are trying to prevent children from learning how to swim, so we can vote them out of office.
Love you, Allison, and all you have done for my children!
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The city reversed their decision and my license is renewed. We did it.
May 2, 2018
Final supporters
Friends, Clients, Family, Sandy Springs Residents, Etc . . .
If you believe children should learn life-saving swim skills an early age so they are safe in and around the water - please sign below to support my business, Swim With Allison.
The City of Sandy Springs has issued me a business license over the last 4 years,however, they have refused to issue me one this year, barring me from teaching swimming at my residence. Apparently, the criteria for a home-based business is that it must take place “within the dwelling.” While I am still unsure why this is the first time I have been made aware of this change, the City is unwilling, even given the precedent set over the last few years, to grant any exceptions to this ordinance. I NEED YOUR HELP to get this ordinance amended to allow me to continue teaching from my home.
(You likely all know some other unlicensed swim instructors who wouldn’t have this issue but since I have done it legally and licensed, the City has power.)
I teach out of my home in the Riverside Neighborhood and have literally taught hundreds of kids in nearby schools.
If you want more information, please reach out to Coach Allison. There are many additional ways you can support this effort!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018
The city is still refusing to budge on the ordinance. I am currently drafting a formal response to the zoning office.
Reached 100 supporters
February 13, 2018
216 Comments
Allison taught my child to swim and hundreds more. She is saving lives teaching children to swim. The technicality of in her house versus on her property is ludicrous. Further you have granted the license for years. There is no reason to turn back now.
There are many other businesses that work outside ones home - examples gardening serviced, tree felling Etc. Etc. Why prevent someone from teaching young children to swim??? It is absolutely essential and can save a life!!!
I am a neighbor of Allison's, in the same culdesac, and work from home. Not once has her swim instruction distrupted my day or work environment. I believe that children should learn life saving swim skills and Allison is doing an amazing job!
This woman is teaching life-saving skills that are both affordable and convenient to Sandy Springs families. As a pediatric health care provider in Sandy Springs and parent, I can assure you that this is literally a life or death issue. I urge you to amend your decision.
My children took swimming lessons at two different private pools. This is a need within the community. The movement in the larger pools can be very scary for little children. Please support this option to keep our children safe near the water.
Allison taught both my grandchildren to swim and made them feel safe and comfortable in water. She is providing a much needed service to the City of Sandy Springs (at no cost to Sandy Springs) and should be allowed to continue to do this.
I live in Sandy Springs, and I vote. I want to know the names of the people who are trying to prevent children from learning how to swim, so we can vote them out of office.
Love you, Allison, and all you have done for my children!
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Allison taught my child to swim and hundreds more. She is saving lives teaching children to swim. The technicality of in her house versus on her property is ludicrous. Further you have granted the license for years. There is no reason to turn back now.