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File #: 2026-0527    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Appointment
File created: 3/10/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 3/24/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): Commission Super District 6 Record the Appointment of Lauren Kiefer to Post 6 of the DeKalb Arts Council as a Standing Member and the Super District 6 Appointee
Attachments: 1. Lauren Kiefer professional bio - DeKalb Arts, 2. Executive Order 6 DeKalb Council for the Arts Inc. 11.3.25, 3. 2025-0751 Sub Resolution 1.27.26 DeK Art Council

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): Commission Super District 6

Record the Appointment of Lauren Kiefer to Post 6 of the DeKalb Arts Council as a Standing Member and the

Super District 6 Appointee

Body

 

Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry

Phone Number: 404-371-4909

 

PURPOSE:

Record the Appointment of Lauren Kiefer to Post 6 of the DeKalb Arts Council as a Standing Member and the
Super District 6 Appointee

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Pursuant to Section 5(a) of Executive Order No. 2026-3 establishing the DeKalb Arts Council, Commissioner Terry hereby appoints Lauren Kiefer as a Standing Member to Post 6 of the DeKalb Arts Council as the Super District 6 Appointee. The stated mission of the DeKalb Arts Council is to strengthen and promote the cultural life of the community, support equitable access to artistic and cultural experiences, advise on policy, planning, and funding related to public arts and cultural activities, and foster partnerships among artists, cultural organizations, residents, and public agencies.

 

This item is submitted by Commissioner Terry for recording in the minutes. The term of the appointment is for four (4) years, effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2030.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact to DeKalb County

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

Record the appointment of Lauren Kiefer to Post 6 of the DeKalb Arts Council as a Standing Member and the Super District 6 Appointee for a term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending February 28, 2030