Profiles in Service - July 24, 2017

Jeff Rader

Board Member
Commissioner
DeKalb County, Ga.

Number of years involved in NACo:  2

Years in Public Service:  10

Occupation:  City planner

Education:  B.A. in economics from University of Georgia, master’s in city and regional planning from Georgia Institute of Technology

The hardest thing I’ve ever done:  Politically was vote for a tax increase in the depths of the recent recession. 

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner:  Alex Honnold, Barack Obama, Pope Francis. 

 

You’d be surprised to learn that I:  Don’t use Facebook. 

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Spent the summer motorcycling across the U.S.A.

My favorite way to relax is to:  Cook for my family. 

A dream I have is to: Sail the entire coast of the United States. 

 

I’m most proud of:  My kids.  

Every morning I read:  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The New York  Times. 

My favorite meal is: Grilled pompano. 

My pet peeve is:  Arrogant ignorance.

My motto is:  Be prepared. 

The last book I read was: The Three Governors Controversy about Georgia political history.  

My favorite movie is:  It’s a Wonderful Life.

My favorite music is: Samba. 

My favorite U.S. president is: Theodore Roosevelt. 

My county is a NACo member because: It’s a great way to exchange ideas and amplify our influence as local leaders.