Ward 4 Q&A: Dominic Hurley | Douglasville Sentinel

HURLEY: I would like to see our community expand on what is working for us already, which is to invest into our people. Douglasville’s aesthetic architecture, regional talent, Southern Charm, up and coming minority businesses, supported by several local lending institutions, our beautiful homes, and most importantly, our people, are all worth building upon. We have so many resources we can lean on right here at home to maximize everyone’s benefits.

DCS: What’s more important for our city right now: building new homes and commercial space or rehabbing/expanding /better utilizing our existing homes and storefronts?

HURLEY: I believe that it’s not a choice of either/or, instead I believe that we have the skills, resources, and most of all the opportunity to do both, so we may achieve immediate results, as well as target long-term visions. Expanding financial possibilities for homeowners and businesses will only continue fueling our current economy. At the same time, Douglasville is absolutely gorgeous. My family and I have loved it since we first laid eyes on our home more than a dozen years ago. Just like any good infrastructure, our house must be maintained, and we should do the same for our beloved city.

DCS: Some people in our community say that we have traffic problems. What do you think? How would you mitigate those concerns or change the situation?

HURLEY: As a city, we are considered part of the greater metropolitan Atlanta. That comes with some obvious…