Remarks by Chakira Johnson
666 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 10 of 27
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“Thank you. Open machine for that vote, please. And bottom of page 29, that motion carries. Item 2026-0982, all commission districts, a resolution urging the administration implement the specific recommendations outlined in the DeKalb County Racial Equity Study as adopted in 2025.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“So we're on the racial equity study item.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“We don't have a motion, so we probably need a motion before we discuss that.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Now, if you would like to discuss, you're welcome.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Terry. Commissioner Longspheres?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. I yield back. Thank you so much. Seeing no further requests to speak, please open the machine for the vote. Motion to withdraw carries. Middle of page 30, item 2026-0218, all commission districts to establish regulatory oversight of blasting operations in DeKalb County through the adoption of a controlled blasting and safety ordinance to promote public safety, environmental protection, and community stability and for other purposes.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Attorney Welch, welcome back.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. I will go to Commissioner Terry. He's requested to speak.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Understood. Commissioner Bolton, does your motion stand?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right, so you're amending your motion to table. Yes, please. Your second stand. Thank you so much. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to table carries. Page 31, item 2026-1132, all commissioned districts consent to the sublease and modification of portions of the Kirkwood Mental Health Center, Clifton Springs Mental Health Center, and Wynn Way Mental Health Center under contract number 13800971 with the Community Service Board doing business as Claritel Behavioral Health. to Genoa Healthcare LLC for use as pharmacies. And this is PECS. Motion to approve as it was approved out of…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes, and so we are being handed the substitute.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes, so I'm going to reread it to make sure we're all clear.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you so much. So this is the substitute for item 2026-1214, a supplemental resolution approving the issuance of the housing authority of the county of DeKalb, Georgia taxable revenue bonds, housing investment bond program series 2026. in the aggregate principal amount of $25 million for the purpose of funding the housing investment bond program and authorizing the execution and delivery of an intergovernmental housing cooperation agreement between the county and the housing authority of the county of DeKalb, Georgia.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Second. Seconded by Commissioner Long-Spears. You have the floor, Commissioner Terry.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you so much. I am seeing no further requests to speak. Please open the machine for the vote. And this is for the substitute. Motion to approve the substitute carries. Congratulations. That's very good. Okay, middle of page 32, item 2026-1224, all commissioned districts, the renewal of a contract with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta for the operation of the DeKalb County Water and Sewer Customer Assistance Programs.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Because it also went to PWI. Thank you so much.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Seeing no requests to speak, please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve carries. Bottom of page 32, item 2026-1190, application of the Director of Planning and Sustainability to request the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution for renewal of the service delivery strategy for DeKalb County, Georgia. And this is in PECS. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Madam PEX Chair, this is a pretty big type of conversation. Would you be amenable to a presentation at a Cal?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Are we going to work to get that scheduled before then? Thank you. All right, if you make, hit your buttons for me. And then was there a second? Thank you, Commissioner Long-Spears. Commissioner Terry.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“And I would add, if I may, that I think it's a broad topic that newer commissioners haven't quite delved into and that we'll be delving more into later on. So even if a vote on this specific thing is done, if we can get a presentation to just understand the process, I think would be helpful. Absolutely.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Right, and I think it's a conversation that it's better to start that early. Yes, absolutely. So I would also be amenable to approving or whatever you guys decide, but at some point having a presentation.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Please resend. Thank you. EEO Commissioner Terry. Okay. Commissioner Patrick.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Seeing no further requests to speak, please open the machine for the vote. And that is to approve. Motion to approve carries. Thank you. Top of page 33, this is Public Works Roads and Drainage, item 2026-1046. Accept the funding from the Georgia Department of Transportation for the FY2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant Program, and this is the supplemental grant.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, ma'am. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve carries. We are now under purchasing and contracting for the IRPS committee. Item 2026-1008, renewal of contract number 2000349, background screening services. for use by the Department of Human Resources and Merit System to obtain pre-employment background screenings, exercising first renewal option through September 30th, 2027, awarded to HR True Check, Inc., amount not to exceed $689,375. On behalf of the IRPS Committee, I move to approve item 1008. Thank you, ma'am. Thank you for that second, Commissioner…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Second. Thank you. Please hit your buttons. Thank you so much. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Top of page 34. Item 2026-1050, change order number one to contract number 2000518, emergency ambulance services for use by the Department of Fire Rescue to obtain comprehensive 911 ambulance services. Seeking to revise the contract start date to July 1st, 2026 and increase contract term through December 31st, 2031 to allow vendor their full performance time period awarded to Metro Ambulance Service Inc. doing business as American Medical Response, contract term…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026