Commissioner Larry Johnson Guest Speaker at the White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, in his role as the District 3 Commissioner and immediate past president of the National Association of Counties, participated as a guest speaker during the White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit hosted by the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics (White House Hispanic Initiative) and the Aspen Institute.

Commissioner Johnson joined U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transportation Administration Administrator Nuria Fernandez (via video), the White House Hispanic Initiative and federal agencies including: U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Transpiration, U.S. Small Business Administration and other local leaders.

“This is where the rubber meets the road,” said Commissioner Larry Johnson. “It is exciting to be apart of such an energetic group that is making a difference in our community. This is all about collaboration and partnership to ensure diversity and equity.”

This summit is the fifth in a series of in-person events across the country that have taken place in San Antonio, TX.; Denver, CO.; Chicago, IL.; and El Paso, TX.

For more information, contact Commissioner Larry Johnson’s office at 404-371-2425 or visit www.commissionerlarryjohnson.com.