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Brian Wolfe holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Richmond and a master's degree in safety, security, and emergency management from Easter Kentucky University. He is married to his wife Nancy, with whom he has with 2 sons. 

Brian is a division chief of community risk reduction for the Roswell Fire Department. He previously worked as a firefighter and paramedic. 

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Brian currently serves as a member of the Woodstock City Council, representing Ward 5. He was first elected in 2017 and is serving his second term.

Voter Guide: Woodstock City Council Ward 5

As a city council member, supported infrastructure investment.

As a city council member, supported the " largest infrastructure investment in city history...". 

- As a city council member, supported the " largest infrastructure investment in city history...". 

Economy

Supports the development of public parks, such as Little River Park, which was made possible by a bond referendum.

Supported the bond referendum that allowed for the development of Little River Park. 

- Supported the bond referendum that allowed for the development of Little River Park. 

Public Services

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Supports the construction of a new hotel in downtown Woodstock, believing it will benefit the community by attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, and strengthening the local economy.

Plans to focus on "responsible, data-driven implementation" of infrastructure improvements to ensure it keeps pace with development.

- Supports the construction of a new hotel in downtown Woodstock, believing it will benefit the community by attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, and strengthening the local economy.
- Plans to focus on "responsible, data-driven implementation" of infrastructure improvements to ensure it keeps pace with development.

Housing & Urban Development

As a city council member, helped build two new fire stations and fully staff the police department.

As a city council member, supported building two new fire stations and fully staffing the police department.

As a city council member, helped lower property taxes by 34%.

As a city council member, "helped lower property taxes by 34%."

- Supports public safety.
- As a city council member, supported building two new fire stations and fully staffing the police department.
- As a city council member, "helped lower property taxes by 34%."

Public Safety

Believes the "greatest challenge" facing Woodstock is balancing growth with traffic congestion.

Believes the biggest challenge in the city is balancing growth with traffic congestion.

As a city council member, supported and voted to approve the creation of Woodstock’s first Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

- Believes the biggest challenge in the city is balancing growth with traffic congestion.
- As a city council member, supported and voted to approve the creation of Woodstock’s first Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 3, 2025, Brian Wolfe did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Brian Wolfe

Brian Wolfe was elected as City Council Member for Ward 5 in November 2017. He began his first four-year term on January 1, 2018. Council Member Wolfe is a full-time Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction for the Roswell Fire Department since May 2023. He retired from Gwinnett County in May 2023 after serving 25 years as a firefighter/paramedic. Mr. Wolfe has been married for 27 years to his wife Nancy with two sons, Chris and Joey.

Brian is currently a member of the Woodstock City Council, representing Ward 5. He was first elected in 2017 and began his first four-year term in office on January 1, 2018. He was re-elected in 2021 and is currently serving his second term.

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Gopi Govindaraj is from Chennai, India. He is married to his wife, Sucharita. They have two sons and one granddaughter together. 

As of September 3, 2025, Gopi Govindaraj’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports establishing quarterly town hall meetings to allow residents to speak directly with elected officials about concerns and upcoming initiatives.

Supports timely responses to citizen inquiries by implementing a policy where all council members respond to emails within 48-72 hours, with public tracking of response rates to ensure accountability.

Supports implementing a policy where all council members respond to emails within 48-72 hours, with public tracking of response rates.

- Supports establishing quarterly town hall meetings to allow residents to speak directly with elected officials about concerns and upcoming initiatives.
- Supports implementing a policy where all council members respond to emails within 48-72 hours, with public tracking of response rates.

Supports incentivizing developers to build housing for workforce and middle-income families, aiming for home prices between $200,000 and $400,000.

Supports working with community land trusts to create affordable homeownership opportunities.

Supports down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs for first-time homebuyers, especially essential workers.

- Supports incentivizing developers to build housing for workforce and middle-income families, aiming for home prices between $200,000 and $400,000.
- Supports working with community land trusts to create affordable homeownership opportunities.
- Supports down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs for first-time homebuyers, especially essential workers.

Plans to expedite traffic improvement projects, particularly addressing bottlenecks on Main Street and Arnold Mill/Towne Lake Road.

Supports adopting intelligent traffic systems that use real-time data to optimize traffic flow, adjust traffic lights, and reduce congestion during peak hours.

Supports prioritizing road maintenance and expanding capacity in key areas to handle growing traffic volume.

- Plans to expedite traffic improvement projects, particularly addressing bottlenecks on Main Street and Arnold Mill/Towne Lake Road.
- Supports adopting intelligent traffic systems that use real-time data to optimize traffic flow, adjust traffic lights, and reduce congestion during peak hours.
- Supports prioritizing road maintenance and expanding capacity in key areas to handle growing traffic volume.

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- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 