There is a movement at the Gwinnett County Commission to raise the salary of the chairman of that board. Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson currently has a salary of $96,267, plus a $1,200 supplement.
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At its Tuesday meeting, the Commission is expected to pass wording that would compensate the chairman at the same rate as the sheriff of Gwinnett County is paid. Sheriff Keybo Taylor’s salary is $148,455, plus a $50,000 local supplement passed earlier this year.
District commissioners are paid between $69,194 and 70,924 annually. It has long been thought by many in Gwinnett County that the salary of the commission chair should reflect reality, and be raised from its current level. GwinnettForum has as one of its Continuing Objectives for Gwinnett County “21st century salary for the Gwinnett County Commission members.” All commissioners gain a $1,200 annual county supplement when they complete Association County Commissioners of Georgia training.
Any increase in salary for the chairman would not take place until January 1, 2025, if the Tuesday resolution passes. That resolution includes the following:
The Chairperson shall receive, for service as chairperson, a base salary equal to 100% of the minimum salary of the Sheriff of Gwinnett County as set forth in general state law as of January 1, 2024 including the Sheriff’s base salary, any supplement authorized by Official Code of Code of Georgia Annotated § 15-16-20.1, and any cost-of-living increase awarded by the State and applicable to the Sheriff’s salary since the Sheriff’s base salary was last reset. The Chairperson’s base salary shall also include any County supplement authorized for the Sheriff by the County and any cost-of-living increase awarded by the County applicable
- To read the entire resolution, click here.
Jackson EMC honors Gwinnett homebuilders
Jackson EMC recently honored Gwinnett homebuilders with awards for constructing new homes to the cooperative’s Right Choice standards for energy efficiency and comfort. Right Choice homes are built exclusively in Jackson EMC’s service area. To earn the Right Choice designation, homebuilders must meet higher standards for energy efficient new homes.
The Builder of the Year award recognizes the effort and excellence of a company and its team. Builder of the Year awards went to:
- Paran Homes (Gwinnett and Jackson counties), diamond class;
- Richardson Housing Group (Gwinnett County), platinum class; and
- Oxford Properties (Gwinnett County), multi-family class.
The Leadership Award recognizes a builder’s or superintendent’s individual efforts. The Leadership Awards went to:
- Brian Scheessele, Paran Homes (Gwinnett and Jackson counties), diamond class; and
- James Brenowitz, Oxford Properties (Gwinnett County), multi-family class.
The Community Spotlight Award honors Right Choice builders whose dedication to energy efficient construction has a tremendous impact on the Jackson EMC community. The Community Spotlight Awards went to:
- Beltan Properties (Gwinnett and Hall counties);
- Brand Properties (Gwinnett County);
- Century Communities (Banks, Gwinnett and Hall counties);
- Clayton Properties Group, Inc. DBA Chafin Builders (Gwinnett and Hall counties);
- Oxford Properties LLC (Gwinnett County);
- Paran Homes (Gwinnett and Jackson counties);
- Pedcor Companies (Gwinnett County);
- Pulte Group (Gwinnett and Hall counties); and
- Richardson Housing Group (Gwinnett County).
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