What’s New in County District 2, from Commissioner Ben Ku

Get ready for the transit referendum in March

In case you aren’t aware, there’s a special election happening March 19 that will shape the future of transit in Gwinnett County. You can visit the County website for details about the transit contract referendum, transit plan, special election schedule, and voting locations. Remember Tuesday, February 19 is the last day to register to vote and/or update your registration record for this election, and you can check the status of your voter registration on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website. 

You’ll have several ways to cast your ballot, including advance in-person voting from February 25 to March 15 at the main Elections Office or at one of seven satellite offices from March 4 to March 15. These dates include Saturdays and Sundays. You can also request an absentee ballot by mail through March 15 or wait to cast your ballot at your assigned polling location on Election Day.

Attend a transit referendum open house

There are also several opportunities to learn more about the transit contract referendum before the election. The County is hosting open house sessions where you can drop in and ask questions one-on-one to staff from our Department of Transportation. The next session in District 2 is March 4 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at New Mercies Christian Church, 4000 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn. View the complete schedule of open houses.  

Seeking applicants for board appointments

I’m still looking for dedicated residents who want to serve on a county board to fill a few remaining positions. Positions are available on the Community Outreach Advisory Board, the Merit Board, and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please apply for that if you’re interested! Visit

www.GwinnettCounty.com/D2Application to apply.

Join me at a town hall on February 19

I hope you’ll join me at an upcoming town hall that I’m hosting with Representative Brenda Lopez on Tuesday, February 19 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Lucky Shoals Park, located at 4651 Britt Road in Norcross. I’d love to see you there!

District 2 open office hours 

Thanks for coming out to meet with me in my first round of office hours around the district. The next dates are:

• February 20 at , Starbucks, 5485 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross
• March 4 at , Norcross City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street NW, Norcross 
• March 14, at , GJAC second floor conference room, 75 Langley Drive (Gwinnett County employees welcome)
• March 25 at , Peachtree Corners City Hall, 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners (before the UPCCA meeting)

Behind the scenes of water resources

I recently hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center,one of the largest ozone and membrane wastewater treatment facilities in the world. Thank you to everyone who joined me, including Emil Powella, who provided this picture from the tour! 

Source: Commissioner’s recent “News and Events in District 2” email.