Our Work
DEKALB CITIZENS ADVOCACY COUNCIL (DCAC) STRIVES TO ACTIVELY FOLLOW IMPORTANT LOCAL ISSUES TO EDUCATE DEKALB CITIZENS AND ADVOCATE FOR GREATER CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT WITH THESE ISSUES.
As we do so, we intend to provide on this website information from a variety of sources so the public can have access to the same research and resources we are relying upon.
In 2019 and 2020, we successfully advocated to maintain the independence and strength of the Board of Ethics and the Ethics Officer position. This website includes a variety of publications relating to that work. Some are authored by the volunteers of DeKalb Citizens Advocacy Council. Others have appeared in the press and/or TV news. In addition, we included publications from independent sources outlining best practices from ethics experts, copies of original legislation, and publications, including a report from the University of North Georgia reviewing DeKalb’s ethical culture.
DeKalb voters get another chance to pass ethics bill this fall
2020 Ethics Referendum, In the NewsDeKalb voters get another chance to pass ethics bill this fall
Lawmakers pass new DeKalb ethics board legislation
2020 Ethics Referendum, In the NewsDEKALB COUNTY | July 1, 2020 By J.D. Capelouto – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tyler Estep – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Legislation that could revive the DeKalb County Board of Ethics achieved final passage in the Georgia Legislature on Friday, clearing the way for a second ethics-related ballot referendum in as many years. The new bill, crafted by […]
Georgia Lawmakers Pass New DeKalb Ethics Bill
2020 Ethics Referendum, In the NewsJune 29, 2020 By Asia Ashley On the final day of the Georgia legislative session June 26, lawmakers passed a new proposal to the DeKalb County ethics laws, one hopeful for voter approval in November. The ethics board has been dormant and unable to make recommendations on complaints received since August 2018 when the Georgia […]