Alpharetta, Georgia – The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has chosen District 6 Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman to be vice chairman in 2026. This decision was made by a majority vote at the board’s first meeting of the year. The decision puts Abdur-Rahman in a significant leadership role as the county starts to plan for the coming term.
After the voting, Abdur-Rahman acknowledged her coworkers for their support and stressed her dedication to working together and serving others.
She emphasized that her main goal will continue to be creating solid working connections while meeting the needs of people and companies in Fulton County.
“As I prepare to serve as the 2026 Vice Chair, my goal of building successful collaborations while addressing community needs will continue,” said Vice Chair Abdur-Rahman.
“I am humbled by the confidence of my colleagues and honored to shoulder the responsibilities of the Vice Chair. I will work tirelessly to enhance the well-being of Fulton County residents and businesses.”
Abdur-Rahman has an experience that includes both leading businesses and working for social change at the local level. Before she joined the Board of Commissioners, she worked on social justice issues and organizing in her community.
She became known as a leader who was motivated by purpose and public service. She was raised in Atlanta, where she was very involved in the city’s political and civic life. Her family had a history of fighting for civil rights and starting businesses.
Abdur-Rahman has worked on a lot of different policy topics throughout her time as commissioner. Her work has included things like public safety, reforming the criminal justice system, helping young people and seniors, fighting for environmental justice, improving public health, boosting the economy, and mental health programs. She has also funded arts and cultural programs since she thinks they are important for the health of the community.
Her way of working with others has gone beyond the county lines. Abdur-Rahman has worked with state authorities and partners to solve difficult problems, such as fighting human trafficking. Those relationships have shown that she can bring together people from different backgrounds to work toward common aims.
Abdur-Rahman went to Atlanta Public Schools, where he went to Peyton Forest Elementary, Southwest Atlanta High School, and Benjamin E. Mays High School. She went on to get a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.
Coworkers say that her experience and leadership style make her a key player in defining Fulton County’s future.
