Lorraine is originally from Greenville, Alabama. She has lived in DeKalb County for 18 years. She received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice and a Master's in Administration of Criminal Justice from Troy University. She also earned a Master's in Public Administration Auburn University before attending John Marshall Law School.

Lorraine is currently serving as a DeKalb County Commissioner. Before this, Lorraine had a career in media. She worked for a decade at Creative Loafing Newspaper. She also founded Salons Unlimited Magazine. She is a founding member of United Front Media, a film and visual media company. In 2015, Lorraine joined Real Times Media as the General Manager of the Atlanta Daily World Newspaper. She was also the Associate Publisher of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta and VP of Business Development for RTM Properties.

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has served as the current DeKalb County commissioner for District 7 since 2019.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

"Drafted legislation that will establish a rental registry that enables researchers and policymakers to study the business practices of corporate landlords so counties can respond with appropriate local measures"

Supports "tenant protections to limit rent increases, ancillary fees, and fines and to promote security of tenure to ensure that the property rights of landlords do not take priority over the fundamental role of housing in supporting the life, safety, and welfare of all citizens"

- "Drafted legislation that will establish a rental registry that enables researchers and policymakers to study the business practices of corporate landlords so counties can respond with appropriate local measures"
- Supports "tenant protections to limit rent increases, ancillary fees, and fines and to promote security of tenure to ensure that the property rights of landlords do not take priority over the fundamental role of housing in supporting the life, safety, and welfare of all citizens"

Housing & Urban Development

Supports investment in parks and recreation.

Wants to continue to host the Small Business Summit in District 7. The summit is designed to help small business owners get useful information and find community.

Allocated money to the ACE Small Business Loan Program.

- Supports investment in parks and recreation. 
- Wants to continue to host the Small Business Summit in District 7. The summit is designed to help small business owners get useful information and find community.
- Allocated money to the ACE Small Business Loan Program.

Public Services

Supports continuing the Lock-In for Life initiative in District 7 designed to help young residents address mental health challenges.

Voted for a pay increase for public safety officials.

Supports police-community partnership efforts.

Allocated money toward diversion programs for juvenile offenders.

- Supports continuing the Lock-In for Life initiative in District 7 designed to help young residents address mental health challenges.
- Voted for a pay increase for public safety officials. 
- Supports police-community partnership efforts.
- Allocated money toward diversion programs for juvenile offenders.

Public Safety

Taxes & Budget

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.