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Rockdale commissioners appoint Brandon White as planning and development director
Summary
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Brandon White as director of Planning and Development and included his brief remarks; the board also approved related consent items including purchases for public safety and technology.
The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 9 approved the appointment of Brandon White as the county’s director of Planning and Development.
White, introduced by county staff, told the board he looks forward to joining the department “in a few weeks” and thanked staff and the HR team who assisted in the hiring process. County presentation materials noted White brings nearly 19 years of planning and zoning experience, including posts as deputy director in DeKalb County and roles in York County, S.C., and Charleston County, S.C.; he holds an executive master’s in public administration from Syracuse University and is a certified planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Why it matters: The commissioners said White’s background in development services and zoning will help as the county continues work on a unified development ordinance and other development‑related initiatives scheduled for 2026. The appointment was moved and approved as part of a consent package that included several contracts and requisitions.
What the board approved with the appointment: County staff summarized several budgeted purchases and contracts approved alongside the appointment, including vehicle lease authority not to exceed $400,000 annually, a Mohawk Lift purchase for fleet services ($59,720.16, CIP), an Armis cybersecurity renewal ($85,796.04, general fund), and planned purchases for fire rescue equipment. Fire Rescue staff described ordering a replacement heavy rescue apparatus (a squad vehicle) and new extrication tools to replace worn equipment; the apparatus is SPLOST‑funded and may take several years to arrive. Commissioners voted to approve the consent items and the appointment.
The next step: White is expected to start work in the coming weeks and will lead the planning department as the county proceeds with planned ordinance updates and reviews of pending land‑use applications.
