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Derek is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has lived in Kennesaw for 18 years. He has a bachelor's degree in sports management from Grand Canyon University and a master's degree in secondary education in history from Grand Canyon University. Derek lives with his wife, Dawn.

Derek is a teacher at Awtrey Middle School. He was previously a security supervisor for Kennestone WellStar Hospital, a field inspector for the Hillsborough County School District, and deputy sheriff for the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Derek Easterling is currently the Mayor of Kennesaw. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms.

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

Natural Resources & the Environment

Cobb County Courier, Kennesaw mayor shares “keys to success” in State of the City address

Marietta Daily Journal, Kennesaw mayor reflects on past year, city’s future

Supports the development of East Park, which included homes designated for seniors.

As mayor, he focused on the development of new residential areas to increase housing.

- Supports the development of East Park, which included homes designated for seniors.
- As mayor, he focused on the development of new residential areas to increase housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Marietta Daily Journal, "I'm moving forward," Kennesaw Mayor Easterling says in State of the City address

KSU's The Sentinel, New Kennesaw Mayor Delivers State of the City Address

Public Safety

AJC, Kennesaw mayor notes many achievements

Marietta Daily Journal, "Won't you be my neighbor?" Mayor Easterling asks in annual address

As mayor, he supported the completion of the Kennestone Marketplace and adding over 2,300 residential units and over 900,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, hotels, and office space.

Said, "Over $540 million in private capital investment currently underway in Kennesaw."

- As mayor, he supported the completion of the Kennestone Marketplace and adding over 2,300 residential units and over 900,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, hotels, and office space.
- Said, "Over $540 million in private capital investment currently underway in Kennesaw."

Public Services

Marietta Daily Journal, Kennesaw mayor goes 'back to the future' in State of City 

Supported the Cherokee Street and the Ben King Road improvement plans.

Advocated for the installation of new lighting throughout the city.

- Supported the Cherokee Street and the Ben King Road improvement plans.
- Advocated for the installation of new lighting throughout the city.

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Derek Easterling

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

- He focused on the development of new residential areas to increase housing.
- He supported the development of EastPark, which included homes designated for seniors.

- He was critical of government policies that closed businesses to try and stop the spread of COVID.
- He listed protecting public safety as one of his areas of focus

- He oversaw the completion of the Kennestone Marketplace, a $170 million development.
- As mayor, he said "...over $540 million in private capital investment currently underway in Kennesaw."
- He led the city in adding over 2,300 residential units and over 900,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, hotels, and office space.

- He supported the Cherokee Street and the Ben King Road improvement plans.
- He created a plan to install new lighting throughout the city.

Derek is originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has lived in Kennesaw for 18 years. He has a bachelor's degree in sports management and a master's degree in secondary education in history. Derek lives with his wife, Dawn.

Kennesaw mayor notes many achievements

"Won't you be my neighbor?" Mayor Easterling asks in annual address

Kennesaw mayor reflects on past year, city’s future

- As mayor, he oversaw the completion of the Kennestone Marketplace, a $170 million development.
- As mayor, he said "...over $540 million in private capital investment currently underway in Kennesaw."
- As mayor, he led the city in adding over 2,300 residential units and over 900,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, hotels, and office space.

Derek is a teacher at Awtrey Middle School. He was a security supervisor for Kennestone WellStar Hospital, a Hillsborough County School District field inspector, and deputy sheriff for the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. He served in the U.S. Navy.

- As mayor, he oversaw the completion of the Kennestone Marketplace, a $170 million development.
- As mayor, he boasted that "...over $540 million in private capital investment currently underway in Kennesaw."
- As mayor, he led the city in adding over 2,300 residential units and over 900,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, hotels, and office space.

- 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. 

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- his LinkedIn with college information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-easterling-68719b38/
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- found this article, may be helpful https://cobbcountycourier.com/2022/01/kennesaw-mayor-shares-keys-to-success-in-state-of-the-city-address/