In a pivotal meeting on September 29, 2025, the DeKalb County PECS Committee focused on the future of the Community Land Trust, with discussions centering on funding and procedural clarity. Commissioner Terry emphasized the necessity of taking action on the land trust study, asserting that it is a critical funding item that requires the board's attention. "If you want to fund something in the county, the board of commissioners has to do it," she stated, highlighting the collaborative role of the committee in governance.

The committee agreed to defer several items for further discussion, but the land trust study, previously recommended for approval in December 2024, was prioritized. A motion was made to allocate $125,000 for the creation of the land trust, with a friendly amendment to adjust the funding amount from an earlier proposal of $150,000. This amendment was accepted, and the committee expressed a desire for the administration to refine the language of the resolution before the next meeting.

Despite some concerns about the lack of specific legal framework and the absence of a substitute resolution for review, the committee moved forward with the approval process. "This is at its heart a budgetary item, which is within our purview," Commissioner Long Spear noted, reinforcing the importance of the funding decision.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to revisit the land trust item at the upcoming board meeting on October 14, where further discussions and potential amendments are expected. The outcome of this meeting could significantly impact the county's approach to land management and community development in the future.