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Marlene is from North Carolina. She has lived in Lawrenceville for 19 years. She has a bachelor's degree in business management from Shorter University and a master's degree in public administration from Regent University.  She lives in the Collins Hill area. She has one son, who is in the air force.

Marlene used to work at the insurance company Aetna. She was Gwinnett County's poll assistant manager and then elections poll manager.

Marlene Fosque is currently the Gwinnett county commissioner for District 4. She was first elected in 2018.

Supports "innovative and fiscally responsible transportation means, modes and methods."

- Supports "innovative and fiscally responsible transportation means, modes and methods."

Transportation & Infrastructure

As county commissioner, helped create Project RESET and Project RESET 2.0 to prevent evictions of more than 17,000 county residents.

- As county commissioner, helped create Project RESET and Project RESET 2.0 to prevent evictions of more than 17,000 county residents.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports environmental sustainability efforts and, as county commissioner, worked to get a biosolids dryer system at F. Wayne Hill Resources Facility to turn waste into soil nutrients.

- Supports environmental sustainability efforts and, as county commissioner, worked to get a biosolids dryer system at F. Wayne Hill Resources Facility to turn waste into soil nutrients.

Public Services

As county commissioner, she worked to create mental health jail diversion programs and increase crisis stabilization units.

As county commissioner, worked to create a citizens advisory board for the county police.

- As county commissioner, she worked to create mental health jail diversion programs and increase crisis stabilization units. 
- As county commissioner, worked to create a citizens advisory board for the county police.

Public Safety

As of July 5, 2022, Marlene Fosque’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Taxes & Budget

Marlene Fosque

Matthew moved from Iowa to Snellville, GA in 1985. He lives with his wife, Suzanne. They have two daughters.

Matthew owns Holtkamp Heating & Air Conditioning.

Matthew Holtkamp was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Conditioned Air Contractors in 2021. He is a member of the Gwinnett County Republican Party Executive Board.

As of July 5, 2022, Matthew Holtkamp’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants strong partnerships between government, small business, non-profits, schools, and families

Supports "a public school system that reflects the needs and wishes of local parents," with business and nonprofits involved in providing internships, scholarships, training, and job opportunities.

Said, "[o]ur standard of living is envied throughout the country, with nationally recognized schools and parks, growing job opportunities, thriving arts programs and economically viable housing. We must not take these blessings for granted."

- Wants strong partnerships between government, small business, non-profits, schools, and families
- Supports "a public school system that reflects the needs and wishes of local parents," with business and nonprofits involved in providing internships, scholarships, training, and job opportunities. 
- Said, "[o]ur standard of living is envied throughout the country, with nationally recognized schools and parks, growing job opportunities, thriving arts programs and economically viable housing. We must not take these blessings for granted."

Said, "[u]nparalleled police, fire and public safety are essential to Gwinnett."

- Said, "[u]nparalleled police, fire and public safety are essential to Gwinnett."

Said, "[l]ocal government should be fiscally responsible while supporting smart investments towards the future."

- Said, "[l]ocal government should be fiscally responsible while supporting smart investments towards the future."

Matthew Holtkamp

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

Creates new laws and passes the budget for your county

Gwinnett County Commissioner, District 4

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