Clayton County Board of Commissioners Regular Business Meeting

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners held a regular business meeting on February 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., chaired by Chairwoman Alika Anderson Henry. The meeting included roll call, invocation, agenda adoption, presentations, public comments, consent agenda, regular agenda items, executive session, and adjournment at 7:33 p.m. Key actions included the approval of a housing study contract, a resolution on rehiring retired employees, a settlement agreement, and the announcement of a $3.5 million transit grant.

Consent Calendar

• Motion to remove the proclamation for former chairman Eldrin Bell from the agenda passed unanimously.
• Motion to add the FIFA grant (FEMA grant for World Cup support) to the consent agenda passed. The grant deadline is Friday, and funds will support police, fire, and sheriff resources for the World Cup.
• Motion to add the ATL Transit Link Authority Regional Transit Study resolution to the consent agenda passed. The resolution codifies funding for a regional transit study, with a vote by ATL Transit Link scheduled for Thursday.
• Motion to adopt the agenda as amended (with items 8 and 18 moved to the regular agenda) passed unanimously.
• The consent agenda was approved by a single motion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Dr. Henry Anderson (District 3) criticized the three commissioners who voted for Resolution 2025-251 (placing the chairwoman on notice for code of conduct violations), arguing it should have been discussed in executive session and that the commissioners did not specify which violations they believed occurred.
• Al Bartell (Fulton County resident, Chairman of World Human Rights Network) requested a public hearing on conditions at the Clayton County Jail, citing violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Articles 3, 4, and 5).
• L.A. Pink alleged incompetence and corruption at the jail, including drug smuggling and unqualified staff, and called for an open investigation.
• Rochelle Jones (Clayton County) reported that her son was stabbed 10 times in the jail due to officer negligence, and that he has been held for 15 months without a court date.
• David Hamric (District 3) warned that continued construction of townhomes and investor-owned properties will lead to the county becoming 57-58% investor-owned, locking it into a tier-one welfare status. He cited a 40-year low in housing activity.
• Atonia Jean Funny (District 3) criticized the data center developer for requesting a tax abatement after approval, and urged the community to attend the Economic Development Authority meeting on December 11.
• Mickey Garber (Rex) deferred to earlier speakers on jail conditions.
• China (mother of a 17-year-old murder victim) argued that jail conditions, public safety, and justice are systemic issues, not just the sheriff's fault, and criticized the District Attorney's office for delays.
• Dr. Luanda Falani invited board members to attend Atlanta Regional Commission meetings and urged unity in addressing county issues.
• Millard Hampton (District 4) thanked commissioners for support in obtaining approvals for creek erosion repairs at Fairfield Community Clubhouses, noting only 14% of one approval remains.

Discussion Items

• Item 8 – Housing Assessment and Strategy Contract: The board approved a recommendation to award RFP 25-121 to KB Advisory Group for $195,700 to conduct a countywide housing assessment and strategy. Vice Chair Alana Reeves questioned the process for involving the board in scoping such studies. Chief Operating Officer Stanford agreed to involve the board earlier in the scope development for future studies. This is the first such concentrated housing study for the county.
• Item 18 – Resolution 2025-249 (Rehiring of Retired County Employees): The resolution adopts administrative procedure 2025-01, requiring a 61-day separation period before retirees can return as part-time employees, with the COO overseeing administration. Commissioner Hamburg raised concerns about potential conflict with the Civil Service Board's rules, but the resolution passed with aye votes (one nay noted).

Key Outcomes

• Housing study contract awarded: Motion to approve the award to KB Advisory Group passed unanimously (all ayes).
• Resolution 2025-249 approved: Passed with ayes (one nay).
• Executive session: Motion to go into executive session for real estate, personnel, and litigation passed unanimously.
• Settlement agreement approved: A settlement of $60,000 with Destiny Wyatt, dismissing employment-related claims against the sheriff's office, was approved unanimously.
• Grant announcement: Mr. Clark announced a $3.5 million grant from the ATL Transit Link Authority, the largest ever received by the county, for a regional transit study. The board was invited to the award ceremony on Thursday.
• Reappointments: The board reappointed Chief Staff Attorney Eugene Reed and Chief Operating Officer D. Trick Stanford for additional terms, as acknowledged during the meeting.