Conversations with Ku

On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, Planning and Development Deputy Director Matt Elder joins Commissioner Ku to discuss the recently amended Economic Development Ordinance and other planning and zoning questions.  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 the latest episode of Conversations with Ku and hear the Q&A session from the State of District 2. Get updates on current projects, upcoming initiatives, and what's happening in your community. 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. 

What’s happening in District 2? Find out in the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, where Commissioner Ku shares the State of District 2 and highlights key updates, accomplishments, and what’s ahead. 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, meet Acting Elections Supervisor Kelvin Williams! Hear about his new role, how the elections process works in 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. 

Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku featuring Gwinnett County’s Sustainability Officer Mendie White as she shares insights on sustainability initiatives and upcoming 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. 

Catch the latest episode of Conversations with Ku to hear Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s full 2026 State of the County address, including recent initiatives and the County’s vision for the year ahead. 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 newest episode of Conversations with Ku to learn more about the Maguire-Livsey Family Big House Project. Guests Cammie Mansfield and Thetyka Robinson join the conversation to share why this project is so meaningful to our community. 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...

On this episode of Conversations with Ku, meet the voice behind the podcast and get to know your District 2 Commissioner! 🎙️ 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 2025 special edition of Conversations with Ku to hear about highlights and moments that made this year unforgettable! 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, learn about Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson's 2026 proposed budget with highlights of what the budget will fund next year along with interviews from the Citizens Budget Review Team. You can still share your comments and feedback about the proposed budget online through December 31 at GwinnettCounty.com/2026ProposedBudget. Commissioner Ku would love...

On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden and Planning and Development Deputy Director Matt Elder join Commissioner Ku to discuss the Gwinnett Place Mall redevelopment and provide an update on where the County is in the process. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes insights on the countywide initiative and how it's transforming into a new destination...

As we close out Suicide Awareness Month, the latest episode of Conversations with Ku features Tekesha Smith, a licensed clinical social worker. Tune in to hear her valuable insights on mental health. 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. 

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved a temporary moratorium on certain development applications while proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance are under review. The pause applies to applications for crematories, emissions inspection establishments, fleet vehicle repair facilities, and landscape supply businesses. During this time, the County will not accept applicat...

On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, learn about economic development in the county from Gwinnett Planning and Development Deputy Director Roman Dakare! Hear about the redevelopment of the old Stone Mountain Tennis Center, what’s ahead for Gwinnett, and more. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben. Ku@GwinnettCount...

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 h...

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...

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 ques...

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.