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Conversations with Ku

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Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku hosts a monthly podcast aimed at giving residents an inside look at decisions made by the board! 

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Episodes

50: Gwinnett Youth Commissioner - Nehemiah Hamilton

On this episode, Commissioner Ku meets Nehemiah Hamilton, a recent Gwinnett Youth Commissioner graduate, and they discuss his experience learning about local government, the importance of knowing your local representatives, and a fundraiser he started to help families in need in Gwinnett County. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jul 31, 202510 minSeason 3Ep. 50

49: Chief Appraiser - Stewart Oliver

On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, Gwinnett County Chief Appraiser Stewart Oliver breaks down the property assessment process, what it means for residents, and how the appeals process works. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jun 20, 202528 minSeason 3Ep. 49

48: Visibility Club President - Rolando Guzman

Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku featuring Rolando Guzman, President of the Visibility Club! Join Rolando and Commissioner Ku as they discuss the LGBTQIA+ community and the exciting upcoming Pride event on Saturday, June 21 at Thrasher Park in Norcross from noon to 6:00pm. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jun 06, 202513 minSeason 3Ep. 48

47: Jimmy Carter Blvd. Master Plan and Ride Gwinnett Update

Learn why the Jimmy Carter Boulevard Master Plan is important, and Ride Gwinnett's commuter service will merge operations with Xpress. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

May 23, 20254 minSeason 3Ep. 47

46: City of Lilburn, City Manager - Jenny Simpkins

Tune in to the latest Conversations with Ku and meet our special guest, Jenny Simpkins — City of Lilburn City Manager! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

May 09, 202522 minSeason 3Ep. 46

45: State of District 2 - 2025

Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku to hear Commissioner Ku present the State of District 2! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Apr 25, 202511 minSeason 3Ep. 45

44: Animal Welfare Division Director - Katrina Helman

Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, an informative discussion with Animal Welfare Division Director, Katrina Helman! Learn about how you can foster a pet, the exciting expansion of the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, and more. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Apr 11, 202517 minSeason 3Ep. 44

43: State of the County - 2025

Catch Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s State of the County address on the newest episode of Conversations with Ku ! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Mar 28, 202529 minSeason 3Ep. 43

42: Gwinnett Equity Officer - Aisha DeBerry

Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku and meet Aisha DeBerry, Gwinnett County's first Equity Officer! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Mar 14, 202528 minSeason 3Ep. 42

41: Opting Out of HB581 and Limiting Gas Stations

Listen to District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku's latest Conversations with Ku to hear updates about property tax exemptions, misinformation, news in your district, and more. Don't miss out! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Feb 28, 202515 minSeason 3Ep. 41

40: Parks & Recreation Director - Chris Minor

Get to know our new Parks and Recreation Director Chris Minor on the latest episode of Conversations with Ku! Hear about upcoming changes to Gwinnett County parks, future goals for the department, and more. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Feb 14, 202517 minSeason 3Ep. 40

39: Gwinnett County 2025 Budget Passed and January Snow Storms

Join District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman on the most recent episode of Conversations with Ku. Stay updated on the latest news in District 2 and across Gwinnett County, from projects to community events, Transportation projects, and the recent snow day! Don't miss out! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jan 31, 20256 minSeason 3Ep. 39

38: Best of 2024

Listen to the Best of 2024 special edition of Conversations with Ku to hear about highlights and moments that made this year unforgettable! The episodes features moments from the following podcasts: Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson (Episode 11), Fire Chief Fred Cephas (Episode 24), Police Chief JD McClure (Episode 23), and State Representative, Dr. Jasmine Clark (Episode 26) Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@Gwinn...

Dec 20, 202416 minSeason 2Ep. 38

37: Finance Director - Buffy Alexzulian

On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, hear from Financial Services Director Buffy Alexzulian to learn about all things budget! Learn more about the Gwinnett County's budget and give your input at GwinnettCounty.com/Budget Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Dec 13, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 37

36: Holiday Festivities in Gwinnett

Catch the latest episode of Conversations with Ku! As the year winds down, tune in for the latest news from District 2, and you can learn how to stay up to date with all the holiday festivities around Gwinnett County! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Nov 27, 20244 minSeason 2Ep. 36

35: Elections Supervisor - Zach Manifold

On this episode of Conversations with Ku, hear from Elections Supervisor, Zach Manifold where he discusses statewide updates about the upcoming General Election on November 5. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Oct 25, 202415 minSeason 2Ep. 35

34: BioLab Smoke in Gwinnett and Truck Parking Zoning

On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, learn about questions that are on this year's ballot relating to state constitutional amendments, a statewide referendum, and more. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Oct 23, 202413 minSeason 2Ep. 34

33: Transit Referendum with Gwinnett County Transportation Staff

Learn more about the upcoming transit referendum on the November ballot as Commissioner Ben Ku talks with Gwinnett County Transportation Director Lewis Cooksey, Capital Transit Director, China Thomas, and Deputy Director, Natasha Tyler. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Oct 04, 202426 minSeason 2Ep. 33

32: November Election Reminders

Listen to District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku's latest Conversations with Ku to hear updates about news in your district and some important reminders about the upcoming November election. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Sep 27, 202411 minSeason 2Ep. 32

31: Solicitor General - Lisamarie Bristol

Tune in to the latest Conversations with Ku for an interview episode featuring Lisamarie Bristol! They discuss what the Solicitor-General's office handles and how they serve and educate our community through various programs and events. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Sep 13, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 31

30: State of District 2 - 2024

Listen to the latest Conversations with Ku as Commissioner Ku highlights helpful information from his State of District 2 town hall. He also shares news and updates on important projects and developments happening in his district and around Gwinnett County. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Aug 30, 20249 minSeason 2Ep. 30

29: Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee and Fire Apparatus Savings

Join District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman as they break down the latest updates across the district and share County-wide news about infrastructure improvements and community events. For more information about everything District 2, visit www.GwinnettCounty.com/District2News Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Aug 23, 202410 minSeason 2Ep. 29

28: Tax Commissioner - Denise Mitchell

Don't miss District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku's conversation with Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Denise Mitchell about the millage rate and tax essentials on the latest episode of "Conversations with Ku." Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Aug 09, 202410 minSeason 2Ep. 28

27: District 2 Update and Board of Commissioner Breakdown

Check out the newest episode of Conversations with Ku as District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman discuss the latest news updates and share details about some of their favorite events taking place this month! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jul 26, 20246 minSeason 2Ep. 27

26: Georgia State Representative - Dr. Jasmine Clark

On this episode of Conversations with Ku, Commissioner Ku sits down with State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark to discuss statewide initiatives that could impact you. Plus, in Gwinnett, the transit referendum has passed, giving voters the power to decide on local transit options. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jul 12, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 26

25: Board of Commissioners Pass Transit Referendum

Join District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman on the most recent episode of Conversations with Ku. Stay updated on the latest news, from infrastructure projects to community events, don't miss out! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jun 28, 20249 minSeason 2Ep. 25

24: Fire and Emergency Services Chief - Fred Cephas

In kicking off National Safety Month, Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services Chief Fred Cephas joins Commissioner Ben Ku for a discussion about the safety and prevention resources available to residents in the latest episode of Conversations with Ku. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

Jun 05, 202411 minSeason 2Ep. 24

23: Gwinnett Police Chief - J.D. McClure

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Gwinnett Police Chief J.D. McClure joins Commissioner Ben Ku for a discussion about the mental health resources available to residents in the latest episode of Conversations with Ku. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

May 29, 20249 minSeason 2Ep. 23

22: District 2 Transportation Updates

Meet co-host and executive assistant Hunter Coleman for the latest updates in District 2 during Episode 22 of the Conversations with Ku podcast! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

May 23, 20248 minSeason 2Ep. 22

21: State of the County - 2024

On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, listen to hear Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson's 2024 State of the County address in its entirety for key takeaways and direction for the County's future. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

May 02, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 21
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