Gwinnett Daily Post, Bruce Johnson announces campaign for Lawrenceville City Council

Bruce & his wife Lisa have lived in Gwinnett for more than 30 years. They moved to downtown Lawrenceville ten years ago.

Bruce is the Director of Community Relations at Explore Gwinnett.

Bruce Johnson’s campaign for city council member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 29, 2023, Bruce Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

Natural Resources & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports development of downtown Depot District.

Wants to expand Lawrenceville with institutions such as Georgia Gwinnett College and Northside Hospital Gwinnett.

Plans to work on attracting more retail business to the city, including a grocery store within walkable distance.

- Supports development of downtown Depot District.
- Wants to expand Lawrenceville with institutions such as Georgia Gwinnett College and Northside Hospital Gwinnett.
- Plans to work on attracting more retail business to the city, including a grocery store within walkable distance.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Bruce Johnson

Bruce Johnson’s campaign for city council is his first entry into politics.

As of August 29, 2023, Bruce Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue and Bruce Johnson did not complete our questionnaire.

- Supports development of downtown Depot District
- Wants to expand Lawrenceville's with institutions such as Georgia Gwinnett College and Northside Hospital Gwinnett
- Plans to work on attracting more retail business to the city, including a grocery store within walkable distance

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 