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City of McDonough City Council Meeting

January 5, 2026 · McDonough, GA
Source: Source Document (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from mcdonoughga.api.civicclerk.com ↗
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Attendees

Kamali Varner (Mayor)
Larrry Blue (Councilmember)
Jamal Burt (Councilmember)
Xavier Johnson (Councilmember)
Darryl Payton (Councilmember)
Scott Reeves (Councilmember)
Vanessa Thomas (Councilmember)
Ken Noble (Police Chief)
David Williams (Fire Chief)
Emilia Walker (City Attorney)
Christy Taylor (City Clerk)
LaTangela Hill (Human Resources Director)
Sylvia Smith (Community & Economic Development Director)
Brian Linton (Technology Services Director)
Deborah Upshaw (Assistant Finance Director)
Dana Strickland (Budget Manager)
Joani Clemons (Deputy City Clerk)
Kathy Story (Open Records Officer)
✓ Present: 18/18

Decisions

#Election of Mayor Pro Tem

APPROVED 6 in favor, 1 in opposition

#Appointment of Planning Commission members

APPROVED not applicable

#Appointment of Board of Zoning Appeals members

APPROVED not applicable

#Authorization of Sylvia Smith as Interim Deputy City Administrator

APPROVED 7 in favor

Agenda Items

#1

Approval of Agenda

Approval of the meeting agenda

#6A

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approval of the December 17, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes

#2

Election of Mayor Pro Tem

Election of Councilmember Burt as Mayor Pro Tem

#3

Appointment of Planning Commission members

Appointment of Planning Commission members

#4

Appointment of Board of Zoning Appeals members

Appointment of Board of Zoning Appeals members

#5

Authorization of Sylvia Smith as Interim Deputy City Administrator

Authorization of Sylvia Smith as Interim Deputy City Administrator