District 5 Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr., has been selected by National Association of Counties (NACo) serve on a federal committee that focuses on legislation, and programs affecting local criminal justice and emergency systems.

Commissioner Arrington will represent the county by serving as a member of the:

• Justice and Public Safety (JPS) Policy Steering Committee

The Commissioner will work side-by-side with other national leaders to discuss all matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems and other areas including:

• Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
• Courts, Corrections, and Homeland Security
• Crime Prevention
• Emergency Management

“It is with pride that I accept re-appointment to this prestigious committee,” said Commissioner Arrington. “Public safety and justice are certainly some of the high primary focus areas for my office. I am looking forward to continuing working with other national leaders to enhance and implement programs and initiatives that are vital to all Fulton County residents.”

A native of Atlanta, Commissioner Arrington, is a renowned "Super" lawyer with over 25 years of litigation and judicial process and serves as District 5 Commissioner of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners (BOC). Commissioner Arrington is a graduate of Frederick Douglass High School. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., Marvin is a proud alumnus of both the University of Virginia and Emory Law School.

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