Conversations with Ku

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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/BudgetCommissioner 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/District2NewsCommissioner 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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.

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 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 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@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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.

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 or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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 read on air.

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.com and your question may be read on air.

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 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.

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.

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 email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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 lifelong Gwinnettian.  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 email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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 to 741741Feel 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 email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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 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 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 email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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 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 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.

Welcome to Episode 5of "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 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.

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 better... listen in to find out howPlus, Ku answers a question from one of district 2's residents regarding tree removal. www.gwinnettcounty.com/treeremovalCommissioner 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.

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.

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 HighwayTown Center Park upgradesAdditional safety camerasAnd 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 him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

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 securityCommissioner 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.