Remarks by Chakira Johnson
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“So, so we are, we have one more. So commissioners, we could get in one from this week. If someone wants to make a motion to extend, so moved for how long?”
“So just to clarify before we go with the vote, we said we had time for one and then you're saying two more. So we would have three speakers from today.”
“Okay. And that is seconded. Do we need to hit our buttons, which are not up yet? Okay. So that was seconded by commissioner Davis Johnson. Okay. All in favor, show of hands. Let's do at least three more. Thank you. Pat call. Good morning, ma'am.”
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“Thank you, ma'am. Our first item is under finance. That is item 2026-0941. We are on top of page 3. Home Rule Ordinance to Amend the Pension Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, 1962, Georgia Laws 3088. as amended to add a death benefit for beneficiaries of certain planned participants who die in the line of duty as officers, employees, or deputies of DeKalb County on or after October 1st, 2026 to confirm that no participant can add, replace, or remove a designated joint annuitant after payment of pension benefits begins and to provide for compliance with certain updates to federal tax law. Good…”
“Thank you so much. So this is a public hearing item, so I will open up to the public. Is there anyone here to speak in favor of this item? Anyone here to speak in favor of this item? Seeing no one, is there anyone here to speak in opposition? Good morning.”
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“All right. If you'll hit the button, ma'am. And Commissioner Bolton has requested a speech on the floor.”
“Thank you, Commissioner Bolton. Seeing no one else requesting to speak, please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Our second item is under planning and sustainability. Item 2026-0885.”
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“Yes, ma'am. Item 2026-0886, all commission districts, application of director of planning and sustainability to amend applicable sections in Chapter 27 of the zoning ordinance of DeKalb County to reflect the updates of Chapter 15, Article 12, adult entertainment establishments.”
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“Separately. All right. So for the first item, item 2026-0885, is there a motion? This typically would have been PEX.”
“Second. I see no request to speak. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to approve carries. For item 2026-0886, is there a motion?”
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“Second. Thank you so much. Seeing no one requesting to speak, please open the machine for the vote. Motion to withdraw carries. We have one more item under Public Works and Transportation. Item 2026-1147, Commission Districts 5, Super District 7, Streetlight Special Tax District, Rogers Lake Road, Lithonia Industrial Boulevard. Good morning, sir.”
“Thank you so much. It is public hearing. Is there anyone here to speak in favor of this item? One more call. Anyone here to speak in favor of this item? All right, is anyone here to speak in opposition? Anyone to speak in opposition? Seeing no one, sir, if you will give staff recommendation one more time.”
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“All right, thank you so much. Is there a motion?”
“Motion and second. I see no requests to speak. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. All right. Thank you so much. We're now in the middle of page four under appointments, and we were handed some substitutes. I'm sorry, give me one second.”
“So we're at item 2026-1196. All commission districts appoint Boniface G. Eccles Esquire to post for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Board of Directors. I think this would typically go to our PWI. Excuse me.”
“Please hold your buttons, please. Thank you so much. Please open that machine for your vote. Motion to defer carries. Now we are on the substitutes. Item 2026-1150, this is under Fire and Rescue Services. Appoint Interim Deputy Fire Chief Winifred O. Smith the second to the cap post for the Region 3 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.”