Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): District 7
Appointment of Delores Burgess to the DeKalb Arts Council.
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
Record the appointment of Delores Burgess to the DeKalb Arts Council as the District 7 appointee.
NEED/IMPACT:
The DeKalb Arts Council is important because it serves as the county’s central body for shaping how arts, culture, and creative investment grow across DeKalb. It brings together stakeholders, artists, community leaders, and county officials to guide policy, recommend funding priorities, and ensure arts programming reflects the county’s diversity. By coordinating strategy across districts, the Council helps expand access to arts experiences, strengthens cultural identity, and supports economic development through creative industries, tourism, and placemaking. It also provides a structured way for community voices to influence decisions, ensuring equity in how resources are distributed and how cultural initiatives are designed. In a county as large and diverse as DeKalb, the Arts Council plays a critical role in building a vibrant, inclusive arts ecosystem that benefits residents, neighborhoods, and the broader creative community. Having a dedicated District 7 representative ensures the district’s unique communities, priorities, and creative assets are fully represented in these countywide decisions, helping secure fair access to opportunities and investments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Confirm and record the appointment of Delores Burgess to the DeKalb Arts Council as the District 7 appointee.