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DeKalb council passes first reading of ordinance revising citizen commissions amid public concern
Summary
Council approved first reading of an omnibus ordinance revising multiple citizen commissions, including proposed changes to the Human Relations Commission and Citizens Environmental Commission; public commenters and some councilmembers urged preserving resident representation and regular meeting schedules while staff said reforms aim to improve effectiveness and address quorum problems.
On April 13 the DeKalb City Council advanced on first reading Ordinance 2026‑012, which proposes amendments to several municipal code chapters governing local boards and commissions, including the Landmark Commission, Citizens Police Review Board, Human Relations Commission (HRC), Citizens Environmental Commission and Citizens Community Enhancement Commission.
Public comment at the meeting expressed concern that proposed HRC changes — including shifting membership toward nonprofit executive staff from selected organizations — could limit diversity of lived…
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