City of Smyrna Georgia, Susan Wilkinson Bio

Susan has lived in Cheney Woods, near downtown Smyrna in 1986. Susan has a bachelors degree in design and illustration from the University of Georgia. She lives with her husband, Doward, and their two daughters.

Susan Wilkinson is now retired. She worked as an independent contractor and designer for 15 years. Before that, she worked in marketing.

Susan Wilkinson is currently a council member representing district five. She was elected in 2011 and has served three terms. She has chaired the Parks and Recreation, Transportation, and Library & Cemetery committees.

Cobb County Courier, Smyrna Ward 5 Candidate Susan Wilkinson: ‘My Priorities Come Directly From The Citizens I Represent'

Supports the protection of Smyrna's multi-use trails and green areas.

Said "As our city becomes more densely populated, allocating funds for the purchase of green space is a priority, including the addition of trees to replace the trees that are being removed."

- Supports the protection of Smyrna's multi-use trails and green areas.
- Said "As our city becomes more densely populated, allocating funds for the purchase of green space is a priority, including the addition of trees to replace the trees that are being removed."

Natural Resources & the Environment

As a committee member, she searched the district for city-owned spaces that were fit for new housing.

- As a committee member, she searched the district for city-owned spaces that were fit for new housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to reduce speed limits and expand sidewalk access.

Supports redevelopment of South Cobb Drive corridor.

Wants to increase pedestrian safety with new crosswalk locations, signal lights, and relocated bus stops.

Said "My priorities come directly from the citizens I represent. Safety, connectivity and preserving our quality of life are concerns I hear about most often."

- Plans to reduce speed limits and expand sidewalk access.
- Supports redevelopment of South Cobb Drive corridor.
- Wants to increase pedestrian safety with new crosswalk locations, signal lights, and relocated bus stops.
- Said "My priorities come directly from the citizens I represent. Safety, connectivity and preserving our quality of life are concerns I hear about most often."

Public Safety

Plans to extend a road between two shopping centers from South Cobb Drive to Old Concord Road.

Said "I strive to balance the needs and interests of private citizens and business owners and developers alike with the goal of strengthening our community as a whole."

- Plans to extend a road between two shopping centers from South Cobb Drive to Old Concord Road.
- Said "I strive to balance the needs and interests of private citizens and business owners and developers alike with the goal of strengthening our community as a whole."

Public Services

As of August 23, 2023, Susan Wilkinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Susan Wilkinson

As of August 23, 2023, Susan Wilkinson’s website did not contain information on this issue and Susan Wilkinson did not complete our questionnaire.

Susan Wilkinson is currently a council member representing district five. She was elected in 2011 and has served three terms. She serves on the Education Committee and Traffic Calming Committee

- Supports the protection of Smyrna's multi-use trails and green areas
- Said "As our city becomes more densely populated, allocating funds for the purchase of green space is a priority, including the addition of trees to replace the trees that are being removed."

- As a committee member, she has searched the district for city-owned spaces that are fit for new housing

- Plans to reduce speed limits and expand sidewalk access
- Supports redevelopment of South Cobb Drive corridor
- Wants to increase pedestrian safety with new crosswalk locations, signal lights, and relocated bus stops
- Said "My priorities come directly from the citizens I represent. Safety, connectivity and preserving our quality of life are concerns I hear about most often."

- Plans to extend a road between two shopping centers from South Cobb Drive to Old Concord Road
- Said "I strive to balance the needs and interests of private citizens and business owners and developers alike with the goal of strengthening our community as a whole."

Susan Wilkinson is currently a council member representing district five. She was elected in 2011 and has served three terms.

Susan has lived in Cheney Woods, near downtown Smyrna in 1986. She lives there with her husband, Doward, and their two daughters. Susan has a bachelors degree in design and illustration from the University of Georgia.

Susan Wilkinson is now retired. She worked as an independent contractor for 15 years. Before that, she worked in marketing.

Susan Wilkinson is currently a council member representing District Five. She was elected in 2011 and has served three terms.

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