Conversations with Ku

Conversations with Ku

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Conversations with Ku episodes

  • 18: 2045 Unified Plan and Why it's Important

    Welcome to Episode 18 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku.
     
     
     On this episode, you will hear about:

    - The latest from the Board of Commissioners

    -Gwinnett recently developed a master plan to focus on multi-modal transportation improvements in the Centerville Community!

     - Find out all the fun activities for you and your family especially with Spring Break around the corner with ‘What's new in District 2?’

     - and more....
     
     

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    11 min
  • 17: District 3 Commissioner - Jasper Watkins III

    Commissioner Ku is joined by Commissioner Jasper Watkins III as he discusses his time as Gwinnett County’s District 3 Commissioner.

     

    Commissioner Watkins expresses why he feels celebrating Black History Month all year around is very important. He expands on some of the county issues that he remains passionate about, as well as expresses what a second term would look like and more… 

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    21 min
  • 16: Small Business Grant Impact on the Community

    Welcome to Episode 16 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku.


    On this episode, you will hear about:
     - The latest from the Board of Commissioners
    - What's new in District 2?
    - and more....

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    8 min
  • 15: District 1 Commissioner - Kirkland Carden

    On the first Interview episode of 2024, Commissioner Ku is joined by Commissioner Kirkland Carden as he discusses his time as Gwinnett County’s District 1 Commissioner.

     

    Commissioner Carden dives deep into how notable African American leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. impacts his life as a public servant, he also expands on some of the county issues that he remains passionate about, as well as expresses what a second term would look like and more… 



    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    29 min
  • 14: Intent to Call for Transit Referendum

    Recently, the Board of Commissioners approved a notice of intent to call for a referendum regarding transit in Gwinnett County. Listen to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku with special guest China Thomas, Director of Transit Capital Projects for the Department of Transportation, to learn more about what this means for the county.

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    14 min
  • 13: Gwinnett County 2024 Budget Passed

    Welcome to Episode 13 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku.

    On this episode, you will hear about:
     - The introduction of Commissioner Ku's new Confidential Executive Assistant and podcast Co-Host Nathan Devoe
    - The first podcast of the year kicks off with latest from the Board of Commissioners
    - A few special announcements 
    - and more... 

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    12 min
  • 12: Gwinnett Winter Holiday Events

    Welcome to Episode 12 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes.

    On this episode, you will hear about:
     -The latest from the Board of Commissioners
    - Events during the Winter Holiday season
    - Commissioner Ku has a 'Goodbye' Interview with his former assistant and Co-host Tristan Fernandes
    - and more...


    Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air.

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    12 min
  • 11: Chairwoman - Nicole Love Hendrickson

    Welcome to the first interview podcast with special guest Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson.

    Commissioner Ku and Chairwoman Hendrickson discuss their friendship, economic development, her time as chairwoman, the current and future state of Gwinnett County and more. 


    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    33 min
  • 10: Gwinnett Thanksgiving Holiday Events

    Welcome to Episode 10 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes.

    On this episode, you will hear about:
     - The latest from the Board of Commissioners
    - Events during the Thanksgiving Holiday
    - We have a few openings on our team, are you a good fit?


    Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air.

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    6 min
  • 9: Atlanta Pride Equity and Engagement Director - Steven Igarashi-Ball

    Welcome to Episode 9 of "Conversations with Ku," hosted by District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku along with his co-host Tristan Fernandes.

    On this Halloween episode, you will hear about:
     - The latest from the Board of Commissioners
    - Tons of trunk or treat events
    - We have a few openings on our team, are you a good fit?
    - Amazing interview with our guest Steven Igarashi-Ball. He is the Director of Equity and Engagement at Atlanta Pride, he is an Activist, Drag Performer, district 2 resident, and lifelong Gwinnettian. 


    Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air.

    Commissioner Ku would love to hear from you or answer questions about District 2. Feel free to email him at [email protected] and your question may be read on air. 

    23 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!