Remarks by Chakira Johnson
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“Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the September 22nd, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting. I am presiding officer in District 4, Commissioner Shkyra Johnson. Thank you for being with us today. We will start with our inspirational speaker, Chaplain Sergeant Gregory Webb. If you'd like to start making your way to the front, sir. Sergeant Chaplain Gregory Webb, excuse me, has proudly served DeKalb County for 17 years through DeKalb County Police Department and became a volunteer chaplain in 2018. Throughout his service, Chaplain Webb has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to compassionate…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, Chaplain Webb. At this time, we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Bolton, and then we'll go to the floor for three presentations.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. If you guys, commissioners will join me on the floor. We have a special recognition, one for National Workforce Development Month and one for Small Business Opportunity Week.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Chaplain Webb, if you'd like to come up, I'd love to give you a pen real quick. Wow.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“If I can get my commissioners back on stage so we can continue the meeting.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Renee Kale. Renee Kale. Good morning, ma'am.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Can we get her clock up so she knows her time?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“So thank you, sir. I will know. I was not going to make a big deal about this, but this gentleman came to us before the meeting and said he had an issue with his speaking and asked for additional time. We accommodated that. That is why he was given the four minutes so that everyone is clear on what, why he had an extra minute. We were trying to make sure we're accommodating everybody today. Is there any other speakers?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“We'll let Attorney Phillips come forward.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yes, let's table. Is there a second to table and we'll come back to this?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, ma'am. Item 2026-1130, all commission districts appoint Ronald Mangum to post seven of the DeKalb County Board of Family and Children's Services.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“If you hit your buttons again. Thank you so much. Motion to approve carries. Thank you. Now we are on consent agenda. Are you ready, Deputy PO? Yes, ma'am.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Board of Commissioners, item 2026-1259, approval of minutes for the September 10th, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting. Move for action. District 5 item, item 2026-1278, an item to allocate $80,000 from the District 5 Reserve for Appropriation Account for the District 5 Holiday Health and Wellness Initiatives. Move for action. Top of page 6, item 2026-1279, District 5, an item to allocate an amount not to exceed $5,000 each for a total of $25,000 to the District 5 marching bands at Arabia Mountain High School, Lithonia High School, Miller Grove High School, Martin Luther King Jr. High…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Item 2026-1280, also District 5, an item to allocate $25,000 to DeKalb County PALS Plus from a District 5 reserve for appropriation funds for youth safety and violence prevention programs for DeKalb County youth. Move for action. From the Chief Executive Office, item 2026-1288, all commission districts, healthcare access expansion and community-based health services purchasing policy exemption consists of the provision of healthcare expansion and community-based health services to expand access to quality healthcare for uninsured and underinsured residents. including in-home primary care,…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Commissioner David Johnson beat you to it. Thank you. Quick on the draw today. Motion to approve. The consent agenda is carried. Thank you. We are now on the bottom of page 7. We're moving to the top of page 8. Preliminary items under District 5. Item 2026-1306, District 5 and Super District 7, a resolution of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners to rename the DeKalb County Police Department East Precinct in honor of Chief Eddie Moody.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Second. Did you hit your button, Commissioner Davis-Johnson? Okay. Thank you. I see no one requesting to speak. Please open the machine for the vote.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Thank you. I think we all look forward to that, ma'am. Thank you for bringing that forward. That motion to approve carries. Under Chief Executive Office, item 2026-1166, all commission districts, establishment of the DeKalb Farm Fresh mobile market, Purchasing policy exemption and ratification of purchase order number 5080905 consists of the provision of services to establish and operate the DeKalb Farm Fresh mobile market to make locally sourced food more accessible and affordable for residents to DeKalb County, Georgia. A contract will be developed and executed in a form…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026