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Council publishes RDC investigation findings, reappoints two members amid disagreement over representation

2537020 · March 11, 2025
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Summary

After an internal review that found no misconduct, the council reappointed John Good and Peter Bridal to the DeKalb County Redevelopment Commission. A motion to replace them with nominees from Garrett and the east side failed for lack of a second, prompting public comment and a split among council members.

The DeKalb County Council received a summary of an investigation into actions by the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) and then reappointed two incumbent RDC members following contested nominations.

A council member reported the investigation’s conclusions: the RDC “did not at any time do anything improper,” its members “were fully informed and acted in what they believed was in the best interest of the TIF districts and DeKalb County,” the RDC president “did not mislead, misrepresent, or withhold any information,” the vote to retain the SDI TIF funds was unanimous, and no conflict…

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