Larry has a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health and a Master's Degree in Public Health.

Before serving as Commissioner, Larry had a career in public health. He was appointed in 2005 to chair the Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health Steering Committee for NACo, the National Association of Counties. In 2008, he was appointed as Vice Chair of the NACo Health Steering Committee. The Health Steering Committee has jurisdiction on a national policy level over all matters pertaining to health care delivery and financing. Larry is the former communications director for the Association of Black Cardiologists, and former manager for the Fulton County Department of Health & Wellness.

Larry Johnson is the current DeKalb County Commissioner for District 3.

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Wants to extend MARTA public transit options into District 3.

Supports the continued use of SPLOST money to pave and repair roads.

- Wants to extend MARTA public transit options into District 3.
- Supports the continued use of SPLOST money to pave and repair roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of October 28, 2022, Larry Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Has a 2035 Plan which allocates land for development of activity centers.

Proposes extended park trails throughout District 3.

Plans to introduce Employment Centers throughout the region designed to connect people to training and jobs.

Started the Prescription Discount Drug Card initiative, where "participants in the program will save up to 20% off of their prescription drug costs not covered by any other insurance"

- Has a 2035 Plan which allocates land for development of activity centers.
- Proposes extended park trails throughout District 3.
- Plans to introduce Employment Centers throughout the region designed to connect people to training and jobs.
- Started the Prescription Discount Drug Card initiative, where "participants in the program will save up to 20% off of their prescription drug costs not covered by any other insurance"

Public Services

Wants to encourage healthy and safe lifestyles in DeKalb.

- Wants to encourage healthy and safe lifestyles in DeKalb.

Public Safety

Supports the Business Assistance for Job Tax Credit to promote District 3 as a place for business.

- Supports the Business Assistance for Job Tax Credit to promote District 3 as a place for business.

Taxes & Budget

Larry Johnson

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