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In their own words

JEFF RADER MAYOR PATTI GARRETT
Commissioner District 2 City of Decatur
Over the course of its history, DeKalb has evolved from a With a thriving population of one million, I see a DeKalb
wild Eden through a phase of feudal agrarianism and into a County filled with diversity, promise, opportunity, hope, and
suburban colossus integral to the Metro Atlanta Region. Over a blend of people and cultures that brings us together in rich,
the next century, DeKalb’s diverse and creative population, sustainable, and life enhancing ways – a DeKalb County that
vibrant economy, expansive infrastructure, and embrace of has solved issues such as housing for everyone; food access;
the future will again transform our county into a sustainable crime; and is at the forefront of education and innovation in
constellation of urban places, resilient natural reserves and all aspects of community life.
gracious residential districts – remaining the pride of our

people and a leader among our peers.

MAYOR LYNN DEUTSCH
City of Dunwoody
My greatest hope for DeKalb County is that we become
a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. I am
particularly focused on our county’s children. We must work
together to reduce poverty, improve education, and create

opportunities for all so that DeKalb County can succeed.

72 Sp i rit o f D eK alb – B i centen n ial 1822-2022