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Brian was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a master's degree in public administration from Columbus State College. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy. He and his wife, Patricia, have two sons and three granddaughters.

Brian retired from the Johns Creek Police Department, where he was commander of Support Services and Uniform Patrol Division, in April 2019. He previously worked for the Fulton County Police Department. He was a police officer for 37 years.

Brian Weaver was the Johns Creek City Council member representing Post 2. He was first elected in 2019, an he resigned to run for mayor a year and a half into his first term.

Wants to "ensure that the city is a safe place for all families while addressing quality of life concerns and promoting economic development."

Plans to complete the town center in order to make Johns Creek "a destination."

During his time on city council, the city create a mobile crisis unit and ordinances on hate crimes.

- Wants to "ensure that the city is a safe place for all families while addressing quality of life concerns and promoting economic development." 
- Plans to complete the town center in order to make Johns Creek "a destination." 
- During his time on city council, the city create a mobile crisis unit and ordinances on hate crimes.

Public Services

Plans to follow CDC guidelines and state and local public health recommendations.

During his time on city council, the city accepted CARES Act funding.

- Plans to follow CDC guidelines and state and local public health recommendations. 
- During his time on city council, the city accepted CARES Act funding.

COVID

Said he will "ensure tax payers and homeowners are put first."

Wants to change the budget process from fiscal year to calendar year.

- Said he will "ensure tax payers and homeowners are put first."
- Wants to change the budget process from fiscal year to calendar year.

City Budget

Believes the city needs more options for transitional and affordable housing.

- Said he will "ensure tax payers and homeowners are put first."
- Believes the city needs more options for transitional and affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to make sure Johns Creek has a strong police department.

Plans to "\[c\]ontinue to foster community relationships and embrace culture diversity."

- Wants to make sure Johns Creek has a strong police department.
- Plans to "\[c\]ontinue to foster community relationships and embrace culture diversity."

Public Safety

Wants to provide alternate means of transportation and promote walkability where possible while maintaining and improving current infrastructure.

During his campaign for city council, he said, "I feel the biggest issue facing the citizens of John[s] Creek is traffic and how to effectively plan solutions to meet the transportation needs of the John[s] Creek citizens."

- Wants to provide alternate means of transportation and promote walkability where possible while maintaining and improving current infrastructure. 
- During his campaign for city council, he said, "I feel the biggest issue facing the citizens of John[s] Creek is traffic and how to effectively plan solutions to meet the transportation needs of the John[s] Creek citizens."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Wants to follow the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and make changes necessary based on community safety concerns or if parts of the plan are outdated.

- Wants to follow the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and make changes necessary based on community safety concerns or if parts of the plan are outdated.

Zoning

Brian Weaver

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 