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fact-based guide. Sadly, the governors of all three states (read: their lawyers) have, thus far, been unwilling to support it and Judge Kelly failed to mention the ACF Stakeholders in his 96-page ruling. Fortunately, the group persists, continuing to push for “equitable solutions that balance economic, ecological and social values.”

For its water supply, Atlanta relies on rivers that are very small, as they flow through the metro region, not far from their headwaters. Given our geography, we have no other choice but to use our water efficiently. Through a water planning district, metro Atlanta has corralled its fifteen counties and 95 cities, over the past eighteen years, to cooperate on water issues; good, but not outstanding, work has reduced regional water demand. The Great Recession and serial droughts also helped curtail wasteful ways. Despite Judge Kelly’s glowing assessment of the district’s conservation efforts, often reading like the report of a local booster, a careful review of the water plans and their implementation to date do not overly impress.

In its third Filling the Water Gap report (2019), Chattahoochee Riverkeeper offers a dashboard of water conservation data, missed opportunities and recommendations, along with successes. Notable problems: local performance audits are not required; conservation rate structures exist, but aren’t as effective as they could be; water system losses are being tallied, but robust programs to fix leaks are few and far between – the city of Atlanta still leaks nearly 20 percent of its drinking water from broken pipes; only one-fifth of the water-wasting toilets in the metro region have been replaced; and a robust, transparent data collection system that could improve public engagement and water-related decisionmaking does not exist.

The point is that metro leaders can and must do much more to ensure that our region is sustainable, climate resilient and a good upstream neighbor. The question is whether a resolution of the water war litigation will bring complacency and a return to business as usual.

Recently, the metro district decided to abandon its annual audits of local water conservation programs. It’s a well-known axiom that you can’t effectively manage what you don’t measure.

Today, Lake Lanier is full and we are experiencing an abundance of rain with too much in some flooded areas; however, the record and climate models show that another serious drought looms, just a few months or a few years away. Virtually alone among all the parties, the ACF Stakeholders continues to plan for that eventuality.

Clark Atlanta University, Bachelor of Arts, 1995

South Texas College of Law,1998

Distinguished Leader Award, Fulton County

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Chief Assistant District Attorney

Fulton County District Attorney’s Office

Community Prosecutor of the Year, Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, 2016

Community Service Award, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District, 2017

Chief Deputy Solicitor, Fulton County Solicitor General’s Office (2017-Current)

State Bar of Georgia Judicial Nominating Committee, (2018-2020)

Member, Georgia Bar Association

Member, Atlanta Bar Association, Probate Section Executive Board, Georgia Association Women Lawyers Foundation (2019-2020)

Executive Board, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (2012-2017)

Regional Director, National Black Prosecutors Association (2015-2019)

“The Probate Court of Fulton County is a true ‘family court.’ From marriage licenses to guardianships for loved ones with mental health needs, Probate Court can help families grow and prosper. For 20 years, I have represented victims of crime, achieved justice for families after devastating crime events and protected public safety as a Community Prosecutor.

When my dear mother passed, I was left to handle her business affairs through grief and bureaucracy. When loss and challenges arise, families need an effective, competent and compassionate court to guide them through difficult times. As a proven leader, I have the experience, knowledge and vision to take Probate Court into the future, increase efficiency and make probate services more accessible and convenient.

In 2020, I ask for the privilege of your vote to serve as your next Probate Court Judge in Fulton County because family, either by blood or choice, means everything.

Eco Briefs

Trees Atlanta will host Canopy Conference: Fighting Climate Change with Urban Forests on Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center, 225 Chester Ave. This year’s Canopy Conference will address the case for more trees in cities, including how city leaders and individuals can leverage the power of trees on city streets and neighborhoods to lessen the damages caused by global climate change. For registration and information, visit treesatlanta.org.

After three years of fundraising and construction, the first phase of the Blueway Trail is ready for visitors to enjoy at Blue Heron Nature Preserve. The North Buckhead environmental center on Roswell Road announced last month that two major bridges are now installed connecting 30 acres of greenspace together with a 3-mile walking trail known as the Blueway Trail. Blue Heron raised over $750,000 for trail construction and improvements. A ribbon-cutting will be held in April.

The Southeast Sustainability Directors Network has awarded $300,000 grants through the Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund to Empower Clarkston , an effort to create green jobs and a skilled workforce among the city’s diverse refugee population, and Community Resilience Hubs in Fulton County. Fulton County, Southface, and local community-based organizations will engage community members to identify needs in the face of major climate events, establish a Community Resilience Hub for use before, during and after these events, and exchange with community about strategies for resilience in their homes and neighborhoods. stemming from extensive knowledge and experience

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