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Michelle Long Spears is from the American South. She has a bachelor 27s degree in sociology and communications from the University of Houston, a master 27s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, and a master 27s degree in public policy from Georgia State University. She lives in Brookhaven with her husband, Chris, and bonus children, Ryan, Lindsay, and Graham.

Michelle Long Spears is from the American South. She has a bachelor s degree in sociology and communications from the University of Houston, a master s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, and a master s degree in public policy from Georgia State University. She lives in Brookhaven with her husband, and children.

Michelle began her career at the YMCA. She later launched NP Voice, a social impact consulting practice focused on resource development, collaboration building, and community engagement in areas like environmental conservation, health and human services, and social justice.

Michelle is currently a member of the DeKalb County Commission representing District 2. Her current term ends in 2027.

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As a county commissioner, passed an ordinance creating the DeKalb County Women’s Commission to systematically address issues affecting women’s lives.

Supports providing training to animal enforcement staff to ensure that animals are treated humanely and providing better pay to staff who have been trained.

Supports providing pet food and low-cost or free veterinary services to low-income families.

Supports passing ordinances and resolutions to guide and support the management of the pet population in DeKalb County.

Advocates for resolution of court cases so that animals held by the shelter can be released.

DeKalb County Board of Commissioners passed Georgia’s first-ever Pet Litter Registry Ordinance, sponsored by Commissioner Spears.

- As a county commissioner, passed an ordinance creating the DeKalb County Women’s Commission to systematically address issues affecting women’s lives.
- Supports providing training to animal enforcement staff to ensure that animals are treated humanely and providing better pay to staff who have been trained.
- Supports providing pet food and low-cost or free veterinary services to low-income families.
- Supports passing ordinances and resolutions to guide and support the management of the pet population in DeKalb County.
- Advocates for resolution of court cases so that animals held by the shelter can be released.
- DeKalb County Board of Commissioners passed Georgia’s first-ever Pet Litter Registry Ordinance, sponsored by Commissioner Spears.

Supports aligning county resources to create an "inclusive and resilient housing ecosystem."

As a commissioner, sponsored a resolution to allocate $122,000 from the County Budget to support a feasibility study for creating a DeKalb County Community Land Trust.

Supports the creation of a Comprehensive Housing Plan to address housing issues.

Supports the establishment of a Community Land Trust to promote affordable housing.

Supports the creation of an Affordable Housing Fund to address housing affordability issues.

Supports collaboration among local government, service providers, and community stakeholders is essential for the successful implementation of Housing First initiatives in DeKalb County.

- Supports aligning county resources to create an "inclusive and resilient housing ecosystem."
- As a commissioner, sponsored a resolution to allocate $122,000 from the County Budget to support a feasibility study for creating a DeKalb County Community Land Trust.
- Supports the creation of a Comprehensive Housing Plan to address housing issues.
- Supports the establishment of a Community Land Trust to promote affordable housing.
- Supports the creation of an Affordable Housing Fund to address housing affordability issues.
- Supports collaboration among local government, service providers, and community stakeholders is essential for the successful implementation of Housing First initiatives in DeKalb County.

Supports reviewing police use of force policies, creating a civilian review board, and investing in mental health programs.

Led a delegation of county and municipal officials, behavioral health experts, and community advocates to visit and learn about facilities and programs in San Antonio and Houston that provide comprehensive services that help many homeless residents recover from their experience and build more prosperous lives.

- Supports reviewing police use of force policies, creating a civilian review board, and investing in mental health programs.
- Led a delegation of county and municipal officials, behavioral health experts, and community advocates to visit and learn about facilities and programs in San Antonio and Houston that provide comprehensive services that help many homeless residents recover from their experience and build more prosperous lives.

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DeKalb County Commissioner, District 2

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