Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Lays Out Vision for DeKalb County’s Future in CEO Bid

DeKalb County, Georgia – April 27, 2024

In a bid to become the next DeKalb County Georgia CEO, former DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson engaged with voters from South DeKalb on Friday evening, April 26th. The gathering served as a platform for Cochran-Johnson to articulate her vision for a reinvigorated DeKalb County, emphasizing enhanced accountability and service delivery standards.

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson talks to business owners in South DeKalb County – Photo by Kirby Photo Suite

Cochran-Johnson’s vision encompasses an ambitious overhaul of the CEO’s office and several departments, aiming to establish expanded and refined levels of accountability while setting higher service delivery expectations and standards. The meeting, attended by local business owners who reside or operate within DeKalb County, provided an opportunity for constituents to directly engage with Cochran-Johnson.

Key topics discussed during the session included infrastructure improvements, addressing the longstanding EPA consent decree, streamlining the business licensing process, and bolstering the LSBE Program (Local Small Business Enterprise) alongside Contracting and Procurement initiatives.

Addressing the pressing concerns of constituents, Cochran-Johnson fielded questions with transparency and insight, outlining her strategies and commitments to tackle these challenges head-on. The gathering underscored the importance of community engagement and collaboration in shaping the future trajectory of DeKalb County.

Dietris Barnes shares her experience with candidate Lorraine Cochran-Johnson as other voters listen attentively. Photo by Kirby Photo Suite

As the race for DeKalb County CEO intensifies, Cochran-Johnson’s proactive approach to engaging voters and articulating her vision positions her as a formidable contender in the upcoming election. With a focus on accountability, service delivery, and inclusive governance, Cochran-Johnson aims to chart a new course for DeKalb County’s prosperity and well-being.

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