Chief Executive Officer
Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs - Martha Revelo
Martha Revelo serves as the first Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs for DeKalb County, where she leads the county’s efforts to strengthen collaboration and coordination across federal, state, regional, and local governments.
Chief Development Officer - Jacob Vallo
Jacob Vallo is a seasoned professional who brings more than twenty-five years of experience in real estate, development, and capital investments to the position of Chief Development Officer. Vallo possesses a wealth of experience in both public and private sector development.
Chief of Staff - Dr. Leah Davis
Dr. G. Leah Davis is the Chief of Staff and Advisor to CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, DeKalb County, Georgia. In this role, Leah is responsible for executing the vision, policies, and priorities of the CEO.
(Acting) CIO, CTO, Director of Innovation & Technology - Scott Shelton
Scott Shelton, a Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) since 2018, brings over 23 years of experience in information technology, including 16 years with DeKalb County’s Department of Innovation & Technology.
Charter Review Documents
Charter Review Commission Manual
Delivered Jan. 29, 2020
Individual Documents
Charter Review Commission Members
| DEKALB COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION (Updated August 2023) | ||
| Name | Representing | |
| Steve Henson | DeKalb County CEO | |
Charter Review Commission Scheduled Meetings
Upcoming meetings:
Previous meetings:
Monthly Meeting: December 14th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., Maloof Auditorium
CVI Study - Local Government in DeKalb
University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute Study
Local Government in DeKalb County:
Review of the Impact of Potential Municipal Expansion on County and Municipal Service Provision
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