Remarks by Chakira Johnson
666 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 6 of 27
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“Nine. Do we have a 42-page agenda? There's a motion and a second. The motion was 15 minutes. Is that correct? Yes, ma'am. Call the question. All in favor of 15 minutes.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“All opposed to 15 minutes. Is there an alternative motion?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“We now have a motion for 10 minutes and seconded by Commissioner Long-Spears. Call the question. All in favor of extending public comment? Yes. That's three. All opposed? That is four.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Commissioner Terry, you've requested to speak. We have a substitute motion by Commissioner Patrick, seconded by Commissioner Messiah. Yes, thank you. You have the floor, sir.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. I'm seeing no further requests to speak. The alternative motion by Commissioner Patrick was to not have, I'm going to kind of paraphrase, was to not have.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Seconded by, I think there was a dueling second. So it was Marita Davis-Johnson and Nicole Masaya. So let's call the question. Who is ready to start our business meeting? Who is against starting for this this meeting? That's the motion, sir. I'm sorry. All right. Thank you so much.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Interim Attorney Phillips, I would also like to know who denied that request, because it did not come from the presiding officer. So I would like to know that. Thank you. Received.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“I am fine with it public because it didn't come from me.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“It did not come from me. If I may, I'd like to help us.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“so we will we will address that for you privately in we can do it private or public and then if we could also look at the card and if she was speaking for herself or trying to circumvent a decision that was made earlier in the day that would be great too thank you interim attorney phillips received commissioner messiah you have requested to speak are you considered your time commissioner long spears”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Actually, I'm going to do a point of order. We are not even on an agenda item to have discussion at this moment. We just said we were not going to allow the public to speak, so why should I allow both of you commissioners to opine? So if we can please start our public hearing and get to the business of the county, which is what we are here to do today. Madam Clerk, if you'll please read in the instructions for the public hearing.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Clerk. We have one item for public hearing. I will read that one. And the next item is decision only. And at that time, I will pass the gavel. For the first item, it is 2026-0941. Excuse me. All commission districts, 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…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you so much. And this is public hearing. So is there anyone in the audience who is here to speak in favor of this item? Is there anyone in the audience to speak in favor of this item? Seeing no one, is there anyone here to speak in opposition of this item? Anyone in opposition of this item? All right. Sir, if you will come back and give staff recommendation.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Is there a second? Second. Thank you, feature button. Commissioner Bolton, you have requested to speak. You have a floor, ma'am.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Bolton. I see no further requests to speak. Please open the machine for the vote. We have one abstention because Commissioner Davis-Johnson cannot vote on pension items. Motion carries. Thank you so much. At this time, I will pass the gavel for the next item.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“So then would that technically be a two-cycle deferral?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“I will take that friendly amendment to my motion.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Appreciate your assistance on that. That concludes our public hearing and zoning items. We're now top of page four. There are no items under appeals, so we have a couple items. Under appointments not requiring Board action and for information only from Board of Commissioners item 2026-1240 from District 5, an item to record the appointment of Renee Kael to the DeKalb County Environmental Justice and Sustainability Resident Advisory Group as a District 5 appointee appointed by Commissioner Marita Davis-Johnson. And then from the Chief Executive Office, item 2026-1248, all…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Seeing no request to speak, please open the machine for the vote. Motion carries. And then finally, item 2026-1196, all commission districts appoint Boniface G. Eccles Esquire to pose for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, or MARTA, board of directors.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“We do acknowledge that we see Attorney Phillips in our meetings all the time and Attorney Welch and maybe Attorney Johnson, but we are well aware there's a full team supporting them behind the scenes, so it's great to see you all today. Thank you. And also our added counsel that come in and help us. Yes. It takes a lot to support us. We appreciate that. So we did have one item we had to pull from the consent agenda, so I'll read that now. Item 2026-0731, approval of minutes of the Board of Commissioners zoning meeting of August 13th, 2026.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Second. If you'll hit your buttons for me. Seeing no request to speak, please, thank you. Voting is open. Commissioner Terry. Commissioner Davis-Johnson. Thank you so much. That deferral carries. Thank you. We are now bottom of page six under preliminary items. Under Fire and Rescue Services, Item 2026-1246, Commission Districts 2 and 6, enter governmental agreement with the City of Brookhaven to enter into a 50-year lease agreement.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second. Commissioner Long-Spear's request to speak. You have the floor.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026