Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): Commission District 1
Record the appointment of Angela Gelso to the District 1 Community Council Board.
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
Record the appointment of Angela Gelso to the District 1 Community Council Board. The appointment will
continue at the pleasure of Commissioner Terry.
NEED/IMPACT:
DeKalb County Community Councils review applications for rezoning, land use plan amendments, special land use permits, and text amendments, and report their recommendations to the DeKalb County Planning Commission. Pursuant to the Zoning Code of DeKalb County, the Super District Commissioners shall appoint 4 members to each District Community Council Board. Community council members serve at the pleasure of the commissioner making their appointment or until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Mrs. Gelso is a recent resident of District 1 and community engagement and improving infrastructure have long been passions of hers wherever she resides. Prior to moving to DeKalb, she worked in communications and fundraising in NYC’s non-profit sector served as the VP of a COOP Board, and was an active member of both the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Community Board 14. As a Gwinnett County native, she brings a plethora of experience and a commitment to contribute locally once again. Her resume is attached.
This item is submitted by Commissioner Terry for recording in the minutes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact to DeKalb County
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To record the appointment of Angela Gelso to the District 1 Community Council Board.