Hendrickson
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson recently gave her fourth State of the County address. She emphasized: “As Gwinnett continues to grow, one thing remains constant: We are a county where people and businesses can live authentically and grow purposely. We are a community where opportunity thrives.”
Hendrickson reflected on her journey with the County and recognized the efforts of many to make Gwinnett a benchmark community. With investments in public safety, human services, infrastructure and quality of life that make Gwinnett a desirable destination for families and businesses, she said the county has ensured the strength of its fundamentals and never wavered in its commitment to outstanding service delivery.
Here are several takeaways:
- Mobility is key to Gwinnett’s success: Gwinnett is making generational investments in roads, bridges and sidewalks – connecting people and communities and creating economic mobility. Ridership on the County’s new microtransit service was tenfold the expectations during launch week, with nearly 8,000 Ride Gwinnett app downloads since that time. In addition, the expansion of local routes has made Ride Gwinnett accessible to more than 50 percent of residents.
- Housing is a basic human right: “If we want to be intentional about creating a thriving business climate, then we must continue to address housing affordability,” said Hendrickson. “For many job seekers, their interest in a company often rests solely on their ability to afford to live in the community where they work.”
- Investing in youth is a priority: She asserted that investing in youth cannot be just an act of generosity and that it will take deliberate action to ensure opportunity grows here. “Every high school graduate should have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. Whatever their desire, it is incumbent upon us to help them discover alternative pathways to succeed in today’s…
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