2025 Recap, Looking to 2026: Progress & Priorities in District 4 of DeKalb County | Chakira’s Corner

In this episode of Chakira’s Corner, Commissioner Chakira Johnson looks back on the biggest lessons from 2025 and shares what’s ahead in 2026. Topics covered include housing and homelessness, water infrastructure and the consent decree, Memorial Drive revitalization, youth development, and services for New Americans.

She also previews Resources Day on April 18, 2026 (in tandem with the Community Connection Breakfast), explains how residents can reach her team, and encourages District 4 constituents to consider serving on county advisory boards and commissions.

Chapters
00:23 – Intro: committees + District 4 focus areas
01:39 – Why Commissioner Johnson ran for office
03:02 – One year in: reflections from 2025
04:43 – Priorities: housing/homelessness + water infrastructure
07:38 – How to contact the Commissioner
10:23 – Resources Day + Community Connection Breakfast (Apr 18, 2026)
14:34 – Community Connection Breakfasts + Jan 31, 2026 preview
19:10 – “Chakira’s Cookout” back-to-school event recap
21:21 – Boards & commissions: what they are + how to serve
29:00 – District projects: Park 500 + Memorial Drive (4380)
30:18 – Memorial Drive next steps: safety, transit, CID/BID
33:00 – Youth development + services for New Americans
35:30 – 10,000-foot view: 2025 to 2026 + closing

RELEVANT DATES
Saturday, January 31, 2026 — Community Connection Breakfast (Q1 2026) at 9:00 AM
Location: East Central DeKalb Senior Center & Community Center

Saturday, April 18, 2026 — Community Connection Breakfast + Resources Day (combined)
Location: DeKalb Conference Center @ Georgia Piedmont Technical College (Clarkston)

Summer 2026: Chakira’s Cookout: back-to-school event
Typically the last weekend in June (exact date TBD)

Open advisory board positions:
● Open Positions: Community Council,
● PDK Airport Advisory,
● Watershed Customer Service & Billing
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Commissioner Chakira Johnson (District 4)
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