2025 Recap, Looking to 2026: Progress & Priorities in District 4 of DeKalb County | Chakira’s Corner

In this episode of Chakira’s Corner, Commissioner Chakira Johnson looks back on the biggest lessons from 2025 and shares what’s ahead in 2026. Topics covered include housing and homelessness, water infrastructure and the consent decree, Memorial Drive revitalization, youth development, and services for New Americans.She also previews Resources Day on April 18, 2026 (in tandem with the Community Connection Breakfast), explains how residents can reach her team, and encourages District 4 constituents to consider serving on county advisory boards and commissions.00:23 – Intro: committees + District 4 focus areas01:39 – Why Commissioner Johnson ran for office03:02 – One year in: reflections from 202504:43 – Priorities: housing/homelessness + water infrastructure07:38 – How to contact the Commissioner10:23 – Resources Day + Community Connection Breakfast (Apr 18, 2026)14:34 – Community Connection Breakfasts + Jan 31, 2026 preview19:10 – “Chakira’s Cookout” back-to-school event recap21:21 – Boards & commissions: what they are + how to serve29:00 – District projects: Park 500 + Memorial Drive (4380)30:18 – Memorial Drive next steps: safety, transit, CID/BID33:00 – Youth development + services for New Americans35:30 – 10,000-foot view: 2025 to 2026 + closingRELEVANT DATESSaturday, January 31, 2026 — Community Connection Breakfast (Q1 2026) — 9:00 AMLocation: East Central DeKalb Senior Center & Community Center Saturday, April 18, 2026 — Resources Day + Community Connection Breakfast (combined)Location: DeKalb Conference Center @ Georgia Piedmont Technical College (Clarkston)Summer 2026: Chakira’s Cookout: back-to-school eventTypically the last weekend in June (exact date TBD)Open advisory board positions:Open Positions: Community Council,PDK Airport Advisory,Watershed Customer Service & Billingbit.ly/DeKalbBoardsAndCommissionsData Center Text Amendment (on Engage DeKalb’s site)bit.ly/DCGADataCenterTextAmendment Commissioner Chakira Johnson (District 4)• Website: https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/• Contact form: https://www.commissionerchakirajohnson.com/contact• District 4 (official county page): https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/board-commissioners/district-4• X (Twitter) referenced: https://x.com/CommissionerCJJ