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Lee Thompson Jr.

Lee Thompson Jr. is running for Board of Commissioners Chair.

Economy

Create and maintain a vibrant local economy that works for everyone

Work with Georgia Gwinnett College, Gwinnett Tech, Partnership Gwinnett, and local businesses to create opportunities for entrepreneurs and minority-owned firms

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Invest in link to the MARTA rail system, expanded bike lanes, walking trails, and pedestrian-friendly areas

Maintain roadways

Deal with aging sewer system, large areas served by septic tanks rather than a sanitary sewer, and lack of maintenance of private stormwater facilities

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Housing & Urban Development

Ensure development and redevelopment is creative and carefully planned to safeguard historic communities and cultures

Ensure developments offer affordable housing options to all residents

Ensure land use and zoning policies that are comprehensive, transparent, and consider impact on transportation, school system, and environment

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Public Safety

Keeping community safe and healthy is a vital function of government

Make sure that our first responders and public health officials have the resources that they need

Create county-wide action plan to combat any future health threats or natural disasters that may arise

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Ethics & Conduct

End harmful and exclusionary policies, including 287(g)

Prohibit elected officials from being employed by or receiving benefits from those seeking to do business with the County

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