Boards and Authorities Reparations Task Force

 

Upcoming Meetings: 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303

Fulton County District 5 Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. will host a panel discussion on Thursday, April 16 as the Fulton County Reparations Taskforce releases its Harm Report. 
Taskforce Chair Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, Vice Chair Marcus Coleman, and Secretary Dr. Amanda Meng will highlight the report’s findings as part of a panel discussion moderated by Commissioner Arrington. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303.  Residents can RSVP at Residents can RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2026HarmReport

Click here to view the Harm Report Presentation.

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Citizens are allowed to voice Fulton County Reparations Task Force related opinions, concerns, requests, etc. during the Public Comment portion of the task force meeting, which is held after the discussion of new business items. For in-person meetings, participants must sign up to speak 15 minutes before the public comment period starts. Click here to view the Public Comment Rules.

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Description: The Reparations Task Force serves as an advisory body to the Board of Commissioners to investigate and provide recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding priorities, objectives, and policies which will support the revitalization, preservation, and stabilization of the Black/African American population in Fulton County in the form of reparations.

Membership/Appointment: Each Commissioner shall appoint two (2) members for a total of 14 members. Each member shall be a resident of Fulton County at the time of the appointment.

Term: A member shall serve for a two-year term and subject to removal by the appointing Commissioner for cause. No member’s term shall exceed that of the appointing Commissioner but shall remain as a voting member until replaced or reappointed by the successive Commissioner.

Number of Members: 13

Vacancies:4

2023 ELECTED OFFICERS

Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, Chair
Fulton County District 4

Marcus Coleman, Vice Chair
Fulton County District 5

Dr. Amanda Meng, Secretary
Fulton County District 3

APPOINTED MEMBERS

Carole Sykes
Fulton County District At-Large

Mike Russell
Fulton County District 1

Donte Thompson
Fulton County District 1

Elon Butts Osby
Fulton County District 3

Vacant
Fulton County District 4

Greg Fann
Fulton County District 5

Dr. Michael Simanga
Fulton County District 6

Rodney Littles
Fulton County District 6

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Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions about the Reparations Task Force.