Conversations with Ku

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 ques...

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...

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 fre...

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@...

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...

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 Directo...

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 sui...

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 abo...

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 Recr...

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....

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  -...

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...

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...

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 w...