Purpose: community meeting where commissioner Bolton has conversations with the community. Will discuss data centers, key accomplishments, and district 7/commissioners' accessibility.

Moderator: Kazemde Ajamu Owner of Akoma Coffee & books

Location: Akoma Coffee & Books (Inside of Privi) at 8020 Mall Pkwy, Stonecrest, GA 30038

Commissioner Role: Speaker on data centers, key D7 accomplishments, and Commissioners accessibility.

Set Up- coffee shop , sitting across from Kazemde as he ask questions to Commissioner from the attendees in the room. Will need (2) microphones.

D7 Team: Nardos & Lavezza

Branded Materials to bring: Table Cloth, retractable banner, pamphlets

Questions:

VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY

COMMISSIONER LADENA BOLTON

DEPUTY PRESIDING OFFICER

2-Hour

0:00 – 0:10 | Opening

“This is not a gotcha conversation. This is about clarity. We may not agree on everything, but we’re here to understand how decisions are being made and how they affect our community.”

0:10 – 0:30 | Who She Is

• “What made you step into public service?”
• “Was there a moment where you said, ‘It’s time for me to run’?”
• “How has your background shaped how you lead today?”

0:30 – 0:45 | Education

“You have a doctorate degree, which is different from most elected officials…”

• “How does that shape how you approach problems?”
• “Are you more data-first, or people-first—or is it a balance?”
• “How do you translate complex issues so the community can understand them?”

0:45 – 1:20 | Data Centers

“Now let’s get into what a lot of people came here for…”

Understanding

• “When did data centers first hit the county’s radar?”
• “Help us understand the process—how does something like this even get approved?”

Where Things Stand

• “Where is the county right now in that process?”
• “Is the Board aligned, or are there differences in how commissioners see this?”

Impact

• “What are the real concerns—energy, cost to residents, land use?”
• “Should residents be worried about their utility bills increasing?”

Her Position

• “Where do you stand on this today?”
• “What are your non-negotiables when it comes to protecting this community?”

1:20 – 1:40 | Visibility + Community Perception

“Let’s shift from policy to people…”

• “There’s a narrative out here about accessibility of elected officials… how do you respond to that?”
• “What does showing up actually look like to you?”
• “Where have you been that people may not be seeing?”
• “How can people directly reach you?”

1:40 – 1:50 | Impact

Now tighten it up.

• “What are 2–3 things you’ve done that you’re most proud of?”
• “Any grants, funding, or initiatives you’ve brought into the district?”
• “What have you specifically done that impacts Black men, youth, or underserved communities?”

1:50 – 2:10 | Audience Q&A (Maximum 20 minutes)

Book signing with Jeff Dingler and Bridgette Jones