DeKalb County District 4’s newly appointed Commissioner, Chakira Johnson, is set to engage with her constituents at the upcoming “Community Connection” breakfast meeting. This event, designed to provide important updates and encourage meaningful dialogue, will take place tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the East Central DeKalb Community & Senior Center, located at 4885 Elam Road, Stone Mountain, GA. Commissioner Johnson, who was sworn into office on January 1, extends an open invitation to all residents wishing to attend and participate.
The breakfast is designed to be an informative feast, where folks can chew over the latest occurrences in the county and have their voices heard. In a statement reported by DeKalb County's news announcement, Johnson intends to lay out her "2025 goals for District 4," and share how she plans to "address key issues facing the community." With a résumé that includes a Georgia Tech pedigree and over two decades knitted in the weave of public and private sectors, it seems she's hoping to stitch that wealth of experience back into the county fabric.
Yet the event will also spotlight another important county figure: Maria Houser, Director of Environmental Compliance, CIP, and Consent Decree for DeKalb County. Houser is slated to deliver a keynote that dives into the deep waters of the county's $1.5 billion sewer system overhaul, an undertaking that forms part of a Consent Decree and breathes lifelines into infrastructure and environmental wellness. The floor will also be open to representatives from the county's Sanitation, Roads & Drainage, Law Enforcement, and Code Compliance departments to offer updates and field questions, effectively turning the breakfast table into a buffet of departmental insights.
Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to arrive early, as breakfast will be served while supplies last. It's a chance to enjoy a meal while learning more about local government efforts. This event shows that breakfast can also feed civic engagement. Commissioner Johnson will share updates on future community events through her official channels, helping residents stay informed and involved throughout the year.
