Remarks by Nicole Massiah
119 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 3 of 5
- Play at 4:26:42
“The 29th with a stop in PEX on the 15th.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
- Play at 4:27:33
“And I'm amenable to, I'm sorry. Go ahead. I'm amenable to modifying. I know there was additional information that we were looking to receive. I don't know that all of the committee, if that's been distributed to us at this point. But, I mean, if the administration, if you guys are fine, and if it's going to come before Cal, that I don't have an issue. But, you know, I'm amenable if... We need to consider something different here.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yeah, I definitely want a presentation so we can get that on the Cal, then that would be fantastic. And then I'm amenable to amending my initial motion to a motion for approval. And it's still upon receipt of that additional information, and it seems like additional information will come in the form of hearing an account.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Move for action. Madam PO, I move to approve agenda items ending in 0802 and 0844. They're both over $3 million, but they have gone through audit. Second.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Just so I can understand, it's a match of $3 million? Because I know that $3 million, and so it seems like it's a match, and then adding another $1.1 million, or just trying to understand there.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“Move for action. I move to approve agenda items ending in 0974, 1175, and 1179 as they were approved out of Peck's committee.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
- Play at 5:04:44
“This is what we'll do and what I can commit to doing is that we... ensure that we make a definitive decision out of PECS. And so I'm saying this along with my PECS committee members and looking for their solidarity in doing this because I hate the idea that it's holding up the potential for your agenda item to be able to move forward. We have been in earnest a bit of a standstill in terms of the sponsor and it was split in terms of in the decision how we were going to move forward. And I know that the law department is prepared with language either way for either route that we specifically…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
- Play at 5:06:16
“The sound ordinance we've been voting on is holding it up. And the specific language that's going to go into and help drive this particular agenda item is predicated on, or her item is predicated on that specific language and what recommendation that we utilize. whether we're going to, you know, just that direction where we've been trying to decipher which mechanism is going to be used and the, you know, conditional approval out of PECS for that language. And so that's been essentially the holdup where law has been wanting that and needing that in order to give a final recommendation for her…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 25, 2026
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“This is more of what we need in our community so that we can support businesses, to support growth, and to support legacy. Right? Great day, great opportunity. Y'all happy? Yeah!”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“That is N112026-0713, TA261248095, Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District, Commission District 45, and Super District 7. Application of the Director of Planning Sustainability to amend Chapter 27-3.37, Division 37 of the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances. This application is for the amendment of Greater Hidden Hills Overlay District to align with the vision and the goals of the community for the future development of the area. Great evening. How are you doing today?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“Thank you so much. So we are the applicant. Is there anyone else here to speak in favor?”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Next, we're going to call for anyone that would speak in favor of this agenda item.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
- Play at 1:08:21
“Give me one second. Can we make sure that we are starting the clock? Thank you. Go ahead.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“Thank you so much. Is there anyone else? We have just roughly over six minutes and 30 seconds left. Anyone else in favor? Seeing none, is there anyone in opposition? Is there anyone in opposition that would like to speak? Seeing none, if you wouldn't mind, just repeat the recommendation of staff.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“Thank you so much. We have a first and we have a second. Can we open the machines for a vote? I'm sorry. You're absolutely right. I'm ready for the motion, please. I'm sorry. Uh-huh.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Terry. Commissioner Bolton.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“Thank you. Are there any other questions or comments? Seeing none, can we open the machine up for a vote? Congratulations, that passed. Passing the gavel back.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“just just briefly I'm just going to say thank you so much just briefly I'm going to say to the community that you know people believe lies without evidence and it takes twice as much information to believe the truth I want you to remain engaged sometimes the loudest people are not the people that are fighting necessarily for what you want in the community but I employ you to keep engaged keep involved and I look forward to more truths coming out thank you”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“for public hearing. Is there a motion? Motion to defer to the September 24th BOC with public hearing.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“That might be for the BOC. I think that's BOC, but I think the zoning is the 24th.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“One more try. All right. Mine is correct in September 24th, though. That stands. September 24th is the date for this. Thank you. Thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026
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“Thank you so much. There are a number of considerations I'll tell you here as a commissioner that I am keeping in mind. One is the illegal truck parking that continues to run rampant and terrorize not just the commercial community, but also the residential community as well. Not to boot that it's illegal continues to create a challenge. I will also read just a couple of points that stood out for me in preparation even before hearing today that I agree wholeheartedly with staff and I have has been supported by the residents in the area and that it is the policy that is currently written is…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 13, 2026