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Articles by David Hancock

Former Planning and Zoning Commissioner, Candidate for GA State Legislature in 2008.

US Representative John Linder Retires
Saturday, 27 Feb, 2010 – 13:28 | One Comment
US Representative John Linder Retires

On Saturday, February 27, the Gwinnett Republican Party had the Grand Opening of their new headquarters in downtown Lawrenceville.  This being an election year there were a number of candidates and elected officials including Georgia’s …

Pay Lower Property Taxes
Tuesday, 23 Feb, 2010 – 19:30 | 5 Comments
Pay Lower Property Taxes

It is not too late, but if you want to have a chance to pay a lower property tax in 2010 than you did in 2009 you must act by March 1.
I feel like I …

Where to Get Involved Now
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 2010 – 10:05 | No Comment
Where to Get Involved Now

But what can I do?
Get educated.  Become involved.
If you made a New Year’s Resolution to become more politically aware and involved then Gwinnett is the place for you.  There are a number of excellent active …

Libraries and Taxes and Bannister – Oh My!
Saturday, 2 Jan, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Libraries and Taxes and Bannister – Oh My!

I finally had a little free time at the end of 2009 so I jotted down some thoughts I have had on major issues facing the County and State as we start 2010.  Each one …

Opposition to 287(g)
Thursday, 3 Dec, 2009 – 11:01 | Comments Off
Opposition to 287(g)

Gwinnett County Sheriff Butch Conway announced the beginning of the 287(g) program in Gwinnett in November of 2009.  It was the culmination of a long process that included support from Gwinnett County Commissioners and the …

My Two Cents
Monday, 30 Nov, 2009 – 11:51 | 3 Comments
My Two Cents

Dear Commissioners:
We heard it at the public hearings – times are tough.  We heard that our neighbors want to keep, possibly even expand, the police, fire and court funding.  We also heard that many individuals and …