40: Parks & Recreation Director - Chris Minor

Get to know our new Parks and Recreation Director Chris Minor on the latest episode of Conversations with Ku! Hear about upcoming changes to Gwinnett County parks, future goals for the department, 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.

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:46 What is your long-term vision for the newly formed Parks & Recreation Department?
• 2:26 How do you plan to maintain Gwinnett's reputation as a leader in Parks & Recreation?
• 4:32 What aspects of your previous roles do you think prepared you most for leading the new Parks & Recreation Department?
• 6:04 How will you make sure that Parks & Recreation programs are accessible and welcoming to Gwinnett's diverse communities?
• 8:33 What new or innovative programs do you envision introducting to residents?
• 9:56 Are there specific plans to expand facilities or programs for the underserved populations in Gwinnett?
• 11:35 What do you see as the biggest challenges facing Gwinnett's Parks & Recreation Department, and how do you plan to address them?
• 12:59 What are your immediate goals for your first year as director?
• 14:12 Do you have a favorite park or recreational activity in Gwinnett that you feel connected to?
• 15:27 How can residents stay up to date on Parks and Recreation, and how can they contact you?