Remarks by Chakira Johnson
666 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 27
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“I think it's more of a reflection of the three commissioners signing on with our new rules. Okay, with the new rules, okay. Is that correct, Commissioner Long-Spears?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yes, it's the three sponsor rule deal. To get better at how I say that, move me forward. Because we are learning how to manage with the new rules we have adopted.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. All right. If we can open the machine for the vote. All right, that motion to defer the substitute carries. 1219, right? Right. Yes, so we have a substitute for 2026-1219. Appropriation not to exceed $79,000 for recreation, parks, and cultural affairs. Board of Sanford Performing Arts and Community Center to address required equipment improvements, excuse me.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. For the substitute? Yes, the substitute. Yes, thank you. Can someone second for me, please?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“If we could continue, I think either way it is to approve. You did bring it forward.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“We approved it out of FAB, so it was to approve. It was approved out of FAB. No, ma'am, it was to approve.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Commissioner Bolton, you requested to speak.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Yeah, if we can get clarification because this was heard in FAB because I thought it was coming out of general funds.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Commissioner Masaya, so this is our understanding, and please correct us if we're not understanding this, because I'm on the FAB committee. We heard this item. We approved it out of FAB because it was a budget amendment out of the general fund to do repairs at Port of Sanford. You brought it forward, but it was still out of general fund dollars. So this is why, in the absence of the FAB chair, committee member Spears was making the motion. Is that not correct?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“I'm sorry. For me. Right. I think I'm trying to make sure Commissioner Masai has the same understanding of where the funding is coming from and the steps that we're taking.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right, thank you. I think we're clear now. If we can open the machine for the vote. Mm-hm. Motion to approve carries. Bottom of page 16.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“On 1218? Yeah. Do I need a motion to reconsider or you just want to comment?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. So thank you. And I do recognize that two other commissioners would like to speak, but we are out of order at this moment. This, this, the new rules to get an item on the agenda is to have the sponsoring committee met commissioner and two other commissioners. She did that so that we could start the discussion. That is the first time we're seeing this and we're starting discussions. So I think let's, not have this debate right now when we're already beyond this item. Let's make sure we have this debate in committee. And if more commissioners, when we all vote on it, we will all show…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“I understand what you're trying to say. I'm just saying this without the time to say it. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. If we will continue, bottom of page 16, item 2025-0015, all commission districts, an ordinance to amend the Code of DeKalb County, Georgia, Chapter 16, pertaining to regulation of sound and for other purposes. This is a PECS item.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Second. Thank you so much. I see no requests to speak. And this item, what item are we on? Bottom of page 16, 2025-0015. Are you requesting to speak, Commissioner Long-Spear?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“We're now skipping to page 19 because that cleared up three pages of our agenda. Item 2025-0017, all commission districts, a resolution to create an electric landscape maintenance device rebate program to encourage switching from gas-powered landscape maintenance devices and other lawful purposes. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Second. Thank you. Commissioners, okay. We are down two commissioners today. We already have one commissioner off the stage. I have to have at least four of us up here to continue the meeting. Thank you. Four at all times. We need to make sure we count. Commissioner Long-Spears, you have the floor.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Long-Spears. Commissioner Masaya.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Motion to defer carries. Now we're all the way to page 22. Top of page 22, item 2026-0158, Commission Super District 6, a resolution to establish the DeKalb for the People Dividend Fund and Fiscal Stability Policy.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“And to make sure I heard, was this deferral for the substitute?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“So not 30 days, but till October 13th, that clears it up. Right. Thank you. All right, and can I get a second? Thank you, Commissioner Davis-Johnson. Commissioner Masari, you've requested to speak.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Commissioner Longspheres, you requested a speech.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“All right, please open the chamber for the vote. Motion to defer carries. Now, top of page 23, substitute for item 2026-0244, a resolution requiring an independent third party health and environmental study of data centers and their possible impact on DeKalb County and Board of Commissioners review of the study before DeKalb County's data center moratorium can be lifted.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you. Commissioner Long-Spears, you second that?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Please open the machine for the vote. Motion to defer carries. We're now on page 24.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 22, 2026