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DeKalb COO seeks up to $800,000 for two emergency food‑distribution events; commissioners offer add‑on support for mobile markets
Summary
COO Williams asked the Board to authorize up to $800,000 to host two emergency food distribution events (5,000 boxes each) in November and December; commissioners discussed using discretionary and ARP interest funds to expand mobile markets and keep MARTA markets open during winter months.
COO Williams told the Board on Nov. 4 that the CEO’s office seeks authorization to spend up to $800,000 to host two emergency food‑distribution events—one on Nov. 15 and one in mid‑ to late‑December—each planned to distribute approximately 5,000 boxed food packages across multiple sites. The item was presented as time sensitive and the administration requested it be placed on the Nov. 10 business meeting consent agenda for prompt approval.
Commissioner Terry described…
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