Welcome to Episode 20 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku. On this episode, you will hear about: - The latest from the Board of Commissioners -Commissioner Ku and Nathan chats about the upcoming election and dives into the proposed homestead exemptions and the creation of the City of Mulberry. - Find out all the fun activities for you and your family with ‘What's new in District 2?’ - and more.... Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions ab...
Apr 26, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Commissioner Ku is joined by Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp as they discuss his time as Gwinnett County’s District 4 Commissioner, dive into what made him decide to run for county office, what his views are for the future of 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.
Apr 11, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Welcome to Episode 18 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku. On this episode, you will hear about: - The latest from the Board of Commissioners -Gwinnett recently developed a master plan to focus on multi-modal transportation improvements in the Centerville Community! - Find out all the fun activities for you and your family especially with Spring Break around the corner with ‘What's new in District 2?’ - and more.... Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or ...
Mar 26, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Commissioner Ku is joined by Commissioner Jasper Watkins III as he discusses his time as Gwinnett County’s District 3 Commissioner. Commissioner Watkins expresses why he feels celebrating Black History Month all year around is very important. He expands on some of the county issues that he remains passionate about, as well as expresses what a second term would look like and more… Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@Gw...
Mar 01, 2024•21 min
Welcome to Episode 16 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku. On this episode, you will hear about: - The latest from the Board of Commissioners - What's new in District 2? - 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 21, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
On the first Interview episode of 2024, Commissioner Ku is joined by Commissioner Kirkland Carden as he discusses his time as Gwinnett County’s District 1 Commissioner. Commissioner Carden dives deep into how notable African American leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. impacts his life as a public servant, he also expands on some of the county issues that he remains passionate about, as well as expresses what a second term would look like and more… Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you ...
Feb 06, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Recently, the Board of Commissioners approved a notice of intent to call for a referendum regarding transit in Gwinnett County. Listen to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku with special guest China Thomas, Director of Transit Capital Projects for the Department of Transportation, to learn more about what this means for the 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...
Jan 30, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to Episode 13 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku. On this episode, you will hear about: - The introduction of Commissioner Ku's new Confidential Executive Assistant and podcast Co-Host Nathan Devoe - The first podcast of the year kicks off with latest from the Board of Commissioners - A few special announcements - 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....
Jan 23, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to Episode 12 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this episode, you will hear about: -The latest from the Board of Commissioners - Events during the Winter Holiday season - Commissioner Ku has a 'Goodbye' Interview with his former assistant and Co-host Tristan Fernandes - and more... Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from...
Dec 18, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Welcome to the first interview podcast with special guest Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. Commissioner Ku and Chairwoman Hendrickson discuss their friendship, economic development, her time as chairwoman, the current and future state of Gwinnett County 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.
Nov 29, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to Episode 10 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this episode, you will hear about: - The latest from the Board of Commissioners - Events during the Thanksgiving Holiday - We have a few openings on our team, are you a good fit? Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to ...
Nov 21, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to Episode 9 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this Halloween episode, you will hear about: - The latest from the Board of Commissioners - Tons of trunk or treat events - We have a few openings on our team, are you a good fit? - Amazing interview with our guest Steven Igarashi-Ball. He is the Director of Equity and Engagement at Atlanta Pride, he is an Activist, Drag Performer, district 2 resident, and lifelo...
Oct 24, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to Episode 8 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this episode, you will hear about: - The latest from the Board of Commissioners - We will give you a few fun activities to get into - A deep conversation with Roland Behm from the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention regarding the stigmas behind suicide, ways to spot it, prevent it and even to cope with it. Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK ...
Sep 29, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome to Episode 7 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this episode, you will hear about: - The latest from the Board of Commissioners - Commissioner Ku answers questions about where residents can report issues in their subdivision. -Commissioner Ku engages in an informative and entertaining conversation about educational resources with Jason West from Gwinnett County's Community Services. Feel free to email him at B...
Aug 24, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome to Episode 6 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this episode, you will hear about: - the latest from the Board of Commissioners - a way to keep cool during the Georgia heat and - In honor of Parks and Recreations Month, we have special guest Chris Minor, deputy Director of Gwinnett’s Parks and Recreations department joining us to discuss why Gwinnett Parks are award winning and more. Commissioner Ku would love...
Jul 24, 2023•18 min
Welcome to Episode 5 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this episode, you will hear about: - Gwinnett County's Pride Celebration - Upgrades to Lenora Park's Recreation Center - Gwinnett Police Department Spartan Robot 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. Commissioner Ku would love to h...
Jun 23, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome to episode 4 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes. On this episode, you will hear about: - Gwinnett Police purchasing a Mobile Command Vehicle - Summer Meal Program returns with an upgrade - Building Brains Anywhere Summer Enrichment Program returns - Gwinnett County will be adding 10 more recycling sites - 'Get in Gear' will help residents take more than 9,800 one-way trips - Georgia's best tasting water gets even ...
May 24, 2023•8 min
On this episode of Conversations with Ku, District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku sits down with Srinivas Jalla from our Water Resources Department who talks awards, recognitions and what makes the County’s water taste so great! Plus, Ku gives a breakdown of the latest updates at popular attractions across the 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.
Apr 27, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On his second episode of "Conversations with Ku," District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes discuss: New sidewalks to connect residental homes and a retail center from Old Suwanee Road to Buford Highway Town Center Park upgrades Additional safety cameras And answers a question from a listener and resident in his district about getting new sidewalks on Lester Road. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email hi...
Mar 27, 2023•7 min
Episode 1: Gwinnett County District Commissioner Ben Ku kicks off his monthly podcast aimed at giving residents and inside look at decisions made by the board! Here's what you'll hear about: - How money will be used to upgrade the Gwinnett Place Transit Center - The walkability of Plazas Las Americas and the surrounding area - How the Gwinnett Police is upping security Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCount...
Feb 28, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
