Kirkland is originally from Ohio. He graduated from Duluth High School and received his bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia State University. He lives in Duluth with his wife and their son.

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Kirkland is a partner at Residential Group Inc, where he has been since 2022. He previously worked as an environmental project manager at the Georgia Department of Transportation, an urban planning technician at Jacobs Engineering Group, and a legislative aide to Georgia Senate Minority Leader Steve Henson. 

Kirkland Dion Carden is currently the County Commissioner in Gwinnett County Commission District 1. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term. He previously served as City Council Member for the City of Duluth from 2018 to 2020. 

As County Commissioner, opened warming shelters and created a community navigator to help people find social services and assistance.

- As County Commissioner, opened warming shelters and created a community navigator to help people find social services and assistance.

Public Services

As County Commissioner, expanded paid parental leave and raised wages for county employees.

As County Commissioner, supported the $23 million purchase of 39 acres of the Gwinnett Place Mall.

- As County Commissioner, expanded paid parental leave and raised wages for county employees.
- As County Commissioner, supported the $23 million purchase of 39 acres of the Gwinnett Place Mall.

Economy

As of March 23, 2024, Kirkland Dion Carden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Advocates for more police officers, transparency, and accountability in local law enforcement.

As County Commissioner, created a citizens’ police advisory board and the Behavior Health Unit to improve police interactions with those who need mental health services.

Said, "It’s also time for key criminal justice reforms, such as reforming our outdated marijuana ordinance in a way that small amounts of marijuana will not completely destroy lives."

- Advocates for more police officers, transparency, and accountability in local law enforcement.
- As County Commissioner, created a citizens’ police advisory board and the Behavior Health Unit to improve police interactions with those who need mental health services.
- Said, "It’s also time for key criminal justice reforms, such as reforming our outdated marijuana ordinance in a way that small amounts of marijuana will not completely destroy lives."

Public Safety

Advocates for a housing plan with more affordable housing options in new developments and encourage senior housing options.

Supports "expanding the homestead exemption which would put money back into the pockets of Gwinnett homeowners."

- Advocates for a housing plan with more affordable housing options in new developments and encourage senior housing options.
- Supports "expanding the homestead exemption which would put money back into the pockets of Gwinnett homeowners."

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to develop transportation plans that improve mobility and reduce congestion.

Said, "Many have to drive on busy highways and spend more time in traffic than at home with their families. We must address our transportation problems so that more employers choose Gwinnett, effectively boosting our community."

- Plans to develop transportation plans that improve mobility and reduce congestion.
- Said, "Many have to drive on busy highways and spend more time in traffic than at home with their families. We must address our transportation problems so that more employers choose Gwinnett, effectively boosting our community."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Gwinnett County Commissioner, District 1, Democratic Primary

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