Alexis Weaver appointed to DeKalb County Housing Council

The Tucker City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Alexis Weaver to the DeKalb County Housing Council during a meeting on Nov. 9. On Aug. 18, DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson announced the establishment of the DeKalb Housing Council, a permanent strategic body for implementing and maintaining the county’s Comprehensive Housing Plan. The plan will focus on preventing and addressing homelessness, strengthening access to quality rental housing, expanding pathways to homeownership, supporting housing development, and preserving existing housing opportunities. The council will consist of 13 voting seats, representing each of the cities in DeKalb County. Weaver will give the Tucker City Council members periodic updates about the Housing Council’s work and bring forth items she is asked to vote on for discussion amongst the city council. During its meeting on Nov. 9, the Tucker City Council also voted to approve a contract to re-stripe all parking spots in downtown and add signage marking parking as public to improve visibility and awareness. The project will cost $140,740. Members of the city council also voted to terminate a Special Land Use Permit for a multifamily housing development that was approved in 2022 because the project will no longer move forward as specified in the SLUP. City council members also approved an ordinance to update definitions in the city code to reflect current terminology and responsibilities and a contract with Georgia Power to add pedestrian street lighting at 2059 Northlake Parkway.