The orientation focused on establishing the Citizens' Council as a bridge between the county government and residents. Key topics included the responsibilities of council members, such as disseminating official county literature, serving as points of contact for constituent concerns, and maintaining communication with the CEO's office. The presentation covered the process for submitting constituent intake forms, the importance of maintaining professional conduct and avoiding partisan activities while representing the county, and plans for a dedicated council office and monthly updates. The session emphasized the importance of gathering constituent input, connecting residents to county programs such as meals on wheels and minor home repairs, and serving as informed representatives for their respective communities.
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Board Of Commissioners Special Called Finance, Audit, And Budget Committee Meeting
The Board of Commissioners meeting included an inspirational message centered on the theme of gratitude. A proclamation was presented to designate July 7th as Solid Waste Worker Appreciation Day to honor the essential work of the solid waste management department. Additionally, the meeting included a public comment session where a representative from the East Conley zoning committee discussed concerns regarding property zoning amendments and the protection of residential areas.
Feb 18, 2026·Board meeting
DeKalb County Finance, Audit, And Budget (Fab) Special Called Committee Special Called Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on reviewing and discussing departmental budget requests for Fiscal Year 2026 for constitutional and judicial departments. Prior to budget discussions, the committee approved minutes from the February 10th meeting. The Superior Court presented updates on accomplishments in 2025, including changing their judicial circuit name to the DECAP Judicial Circuit, budget restoration for court reporters and interpreters, funding for judicial security measures, and completion of parking deck renovations with license plate readers and upgraded security cameras. They requested the reallocation of $254,000 previously slated for County IT back to the Superior Court for IT needs and $15,000 for senior judges to maintain previous funding levels. The Juvenile Court presented budget reconsideration requests, noting caseloads have doubled in five years. Their requests included funding for a Deputy Court Administrator position for leadership stability and succession planning, additional building maintenance funds for their LEED-certified facility, and $81,000 for in-grade adjustments to ensure pay equity among employees.
