Public service is everything the name implies—it’s not just a job. Let me tell you a little bit about my own experience in public service, and you can decide if it might be right for you.
One of the best parts of my job is getting to recognize county employees for doing terrific work. Last month, I had the pleasure of presenting our Department of Fire and Emergency Services with the American Red Cross Good Neighbor Award, which is given to organizations that build strong, safe, and vibrant neighborhoods and promote volunteerism.
Back in the not-so-distant past, there was only one big telephone company and making a long distance call was a big deal.
Sports writers call the Gwinnett Braves and other baseball players “the boys of summer” for good reason, but as school starts up for another year, Gwinnett County is preparing for lots of other sports as well at our 46 nationally recognized county parks, aquatic centers and historic sites.
Gwinnett County Public Schools officials said recently that they expect to enroll 2,800 more students this fall.
Warm weather is here and it’s time to get out of the house. Many Gwinnett property owners are busy planting shrubs and flowers to make their homes and businesses more attractive.
May is National Drug Court Awareness Month, so I’d like to use this opportunity to recognize all the hardworking folks like treatment courts director Priscilla Daniels and many others who make our eight accountability courts work.
The practice of holding town hall meetings dates back to colonial America and is one that continues at all levels of government today. The district commissioners and I see these forums as an opportunity for every day residents to share what’s on their mind with elected officials. So in keeping with tradition, we started another series of meetings in March. A total of four will be held this spring.
Preparing my annual State of County speech is always a chance to reflect on what’s great about Gwinnett County. Here are some of this year’s thoughts.
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