Conversations with Ku

Gwinnett County Communications
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Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku hosts a monthly podcast aimed at giving residents an inside look at decisions made by the board! 

  1. 56: Best of 2025

    12/19/2025

    56: Best of 2025

    Listen to the Best of 2025 special edition of Conversations with Ku to hear about highlights and moments that made this year unforgettable! Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    15 min
  2. 55: Gwinnett County 2026 Proposed Budget

    12/17/2025

    55: Gwinnett County 2026 Proposed Budget

    On this episode of Conversations with Ku, learn about Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson's 2026 proposed budget with highlights of what the budget will fund next year along with interviews from the Citizens Budget Review Team. You can still share your comments and feedback about the proposed budget online through December 31 at GwinnettCounty.com/2026ProposedBudget. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    8 min
  3. 54: Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment Update

    11/07/2025

    54: Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment Update

    On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden and Planning and Development Deputy Director Matt Elder join Commissioner Ku to discuss the Gwinnett Place Mall redevelopment and provide an update on where the County is in the process. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes insights on the countywide initiative and how it's transforming into a new destination for all of Gwinnett. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    29 min
  4. 53: Suicide Awareness Month with Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tekesha Smith

    09/26/2025

    53: Suicide Awareness Month with Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tekesha Smith

    As we close out Suicide Awareness Month, the latest episode of Conversations with Ku features Tekesha Smith, a licensed clinical social worker. Tune in to hear her valuable insights on mental health. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    19 min

  5. 09/22/2025

    52: Board of Commissioners Moratorium Update

    The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved a temporary moratorium on certain development applications while proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance are under review. The pause applies to applications for crematories, emissions inspection establishments, fleet vehicle repair facilities, and landscape supply businesses. During this time, the County will not accept applications for zoning map amendments, changes in conditions, special use permits, land disturbance permits, development permits, or building permits for these uses. The moratorium will remain in effect through October 31, 2025, unless the proposed amendments to the UDO are approved sooner. The pause allows time for public hearings before the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners as required by the UDO and state law. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    2 min
  6. 51: Stone Mountain Tennis Center Redevelopment Update with Planning and Development Deputy Director - Roman Dakare

    08/29/2025

    51: Stone Mountain Tennis Center Redevelopment Update with Planning and Development Deputy Director - Roman Dakare

    On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, learn about economic development in the county from Gwinnett Planning and Development Deputy Director Roman Dakare! Hear about the redevelopment of the old Stone Mountain Tennis Center, what’s ahead for Gwinnett, and more. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    25 min
  7. 50: Gwinnett Youth Commissioner - Nehemiah Hamilton

    07/31/2025

    50: Gwinnett Youth Commissioner - Nehemiah Hamilton

    On this episode, Commissioner Ku meets Nehemiah Hamilton, a recent Gwinnett Youth Commissioner graduate, and they discuss his experience learning about local government, the importance of knowing your local representatives, and a fundraiser he started to help families in need in Gwinnett County.  Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    10 min
  8. 49: Chief Appraiser - Stewart Oliver

    06/20/2025

    49: Chief Appraiser - Stewart Oliver

    On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, Gwinnett County Chief Appraiser Stewart Oliver breaks down the property assessment process, what it means for residents, and how the appeals process works. Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at Ben.Ku@GwinnettCounty.com and your question may be read on air.

    28 min
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Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku hosts a monthly podcast aimed at giving residents an inside look at decisions made by the board! 

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  • Creator
    Gwinnett County Communications
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
  • Show Website
    Conversations with Ku