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Committee on Council confirms several board appointments, holds one nominee

5881572 · October 6, 2025
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Summary

The Committee on Council approved multiple mayoral and council appointments to city boards and commissions, including a zoning board member, a public works commissioner nominee, and two commission members; one nomination to the Office of Inspector General was held for lack of the nominee's presence.

Vice Chair Liliana Bakhtiari presided over the Committee on Council meeting that approved multiple appointments to city boards and commissions and held one nomination for the Office of Inspector General.

The committee approved two items taken as a block: the appointment of James Cheeks to the Zoning Review Board for a two‑year term and Mayor Andre Dickens’ appointment of Cyril Turner to serve as commissioner of the Department of Public Works for the City of Atlanta. Vice Chair Liliana Bakhtiari moved to approve the block and Council Member Ramos seconded; the clerk recorded 4 yeas, 0 nays and the items were approved.

The committee also considered three additional nominations. Drew…

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