For residents of some counties, having your voice heard in local government can be a challenge. Fortunately for Gwinnett County citizens, representatives like Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman, Nicole Hendrickson, strive to bring public opinion to the forefront of discussions. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, we spotlight how Nicole is using her position to ensure her community continues to thrive.

In this episode, you’ll hear more about:

• How the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners impacts the lives of citizens
• The significance of Nicole Hendrickson becoming the first African American Chairwoman
• How the demographic of the Board has changed after 202 years of history
• Gwinnett County Government’s redesigned Vision, Mission, and Value Statement
• Community outreach programs founded by Nicole to build relationships between government leaders and citizens
• The Board’s plans to invest in infrastructure to improve the quality of life for citizens
• Why compromise is important during zoning and rezoning projects

Resources Mentioned:

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Community Outreach Program

Gwinnett County Citizens Academy

Gwinnett County Youth Commission

Gwinnet County Building Bridges Initiative

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