
Conversations with Ku
Gwinnett County District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku hosts a monthly podcast aimed at giving residents an inside look at decisions made by the board!
Episodes
46 episodes
46: City of Lilburn, City Manager - Jenny Simpkins
Tune in to the latest Conversations with Ku and meet our special guest, Jenny Simpkins — City of Lilburn City Manager!
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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21:35

45: State of District 2 - 2025
Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku to hear Commissioner Ku present the State of District 2!
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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11:06

44: Animal Welfare Division Director - Katrina Helman
Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, an informative discussion with Animal Welfare Division Director, Katrina Helman! Learn about how you can foster a pet, the exciting expansion of the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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17:24

43: State of the County - 2025
Catch Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson’s State of the County address on the newest episode of Conversations with Ku!
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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29:02

42: Gwinnett Equity Officer - Aisha DeBerry
Tune in to the latest episode of Conversations with Ku and meet Aisha DeBerry, Gwinnett County's first Equity Officer!
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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28:07

41: Opting Out of HB581 and Limiting Gas Stations
Listen to District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku's latest Conversations with Ku to hear updates about property tax exemptions, misinformation, news in your district, and more.Don't miss out!
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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14:33

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.
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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16:40

39: Gwinnett County 2025 Budget Passed and January Snow Storms
Join District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman on the most recent episode of Conversations with Ku. Stay updated on the latest news in District 2 and across Gwinnett County, from projects to community events, Transportation proj...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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5:40

38: Best of 2024
Listen to the Best of 2024 special edition of Conversations with Ku to hear about highlights and moments that made this year unforgettable! The episodes features moments from the following podcasts: Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendricks...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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16:24

37: Finance Director - Buffy Alexzulian
On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, hear from Financial Services Director Buffy Alexzulian to learn about all things budget!Learn more about the Gwinnett County's budget and give your input at GwinnettCounty.com/Budget
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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26:28

36: Holiday Festivities in Gwinnett
Catch the latest episode of Conversations with Ku! As the year winds down, tune in for the latest news from District 2, and you can learn how to stay up to date with all the holiday festivities around Gwinnett County!
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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4:15

35: Elections Supervisor - Zach Manifold
On this episode of Conversations with Ku, hear from Elections Supervisor, Zach Manifold where he discusses statewide updates about the upcoming General Election on November 5.
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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15:13

34: BioLab Smoke in Gwinnett and Truck Parking Zoning
On the latest episode of Conversations with Ku, learn about questions that are on this year's ballot relating to state constitutional amendments, a statewide referendum, and more.
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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12:56

33: Transit Referendum with Gwinnett County Transportation Staff
Learn more about the upcoming transit referendum on the November ballot as Commissioner Ben Ku talks with Gwinnett County Transportation Director Lewis Cooksey, Capital Transit Director, China Thomas, and Deputy Director, Natasha Tyler.
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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26:07

32: November Election Reminders
Listen to District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku's latest Conversations with Ku to hear updates about news in your district and some important reminders about the upcoming November election.
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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10:38

31: Solicitor General - Lisamarie Bristol
Tune in to the latest Conversations with Ku for an interview episode featuring Lisamarie Bristol! They discuss what the Solicitor-General's office handles and how they serve and educate our community through various programs and events.
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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28:14

30: State of District 2 - 2024
Listen to the latest Conversations with Ku as Commissioner Ku highlights helpful information from his State of District 2 town hall. He also shares news and updates on important projects and developments happening in his district and around Gwi...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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8:43

29: Opioid Abatement Advisory Committee and Fire Apparatus Savings
Join District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman as they break down the latest updates across the district and share County-wide news about infrastructure improvements and community events.For more information about everyt...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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10:04

28: Tax Commissioner - Denise Mitchell
Don't miss District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku's conversation with Gwinnett Tax Commissioner Denise Mitchell about the millage rate and tax essentials on the latest episode of "Conversations with Ku."
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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10:13

27: District 2 Update and Board of Commissioner Breakdown
Check out the newest episode of Conversations with Ku as District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman discuss the latest news updates and share details about some of their favorite events taking place this month!
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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5:37

26: Georgia State Representative - Dr. Jasmine Clark
On this episode of Conversations with Ku, Commissioner Ku sits down with State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark to discuss statewide initiatives that could impact you. Plus, in Gwinnett, the transit referendum has passed, giving voters the powe...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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17:58

25: Board of Commissioners Pass Transit Referendum
Join District 2 Commissioner Ben Ku and co-host Hunter Coleman on the most recent episode of Conversations with Ku. Stay updated on the latest news, from infrastructure projects to community events, don't miss out!
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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9:29

24: Fire and Emergency Services Chief - Fred Cephas
In kicking off National Safety Month, Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services Chief Fred Cephas joins Commissioner Ben Ku for a discussion about the safety and prevention resources available to residents in the latest episode of Conversations with...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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10:45

23: Gwinnett Police Chief - J.D. McClure
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Gwinnett Police Chief J.D. McClure joins Commissioner Ben Ku for a discussion about the mental health resources available to residents in the latest episode of Conversations with Ku.
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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9:21
