Rockdale County

Doreen is from California. She attended Brigham Young University where she earned a bachelor's degree in French, Walden University where she earned a master's degree in Effective Technology, and Georgia Southern University where she earned her doctorate in education. She lives with her children and husband in Olde Town Conyers.

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Doreen is a former small business owner and retired educator for Gwinnett County Public Schools. She worked as an educator from 1995 to 2012.

Doreen Williams is currently the County Commissioner representing Rockdale County's Post 2. She was elected in 2014.

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Supports "balanced growth of housing stock, including single-family, multi-family, townhomes, cottage homes, and accessory dwelling units."

- Supports "balanced growth of housing stock, including single-family, multi-family, townhomes, cottage homes, and accessory dwelling units."

Housing & Urban Development

Wants to boost "outreach to include disadvantaged businesses receiving county contracts."

Wants to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health through Town Hall Meetings and Community Forums.

While County Commissioner, Doreen developed the Stepping Up Steering Committee to reduce the number of incarcerated inmates with mental health conditions and partnered with the Sheriff's Office to improve their conditions.

While County Commissioner, Doreen approved the development of Costley Mill Park to "provide a venue for family and community gatherings as well as a source of revenue."

- Wants to boost "outreach to include disadvantaged businesses receiving county contracts."
- Wants to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health through Town Hall Meetings and Community Forums.
- While County Commissioner, Doreen developed the Stepping Up Steering Committee to reduce the number of incarcerated inmates with mental health conditions and partnered with the Sheriff's Office to improve their conditions.
- Supports increased funding for the arts.
- While County Commissioner, Doreen approved the development of Costley Mill Park to "provide a venue for family and community gatherings as well as a source of revenue."

Public Services

Public Safety

While County Commissioner, Doreen voted to lower property taxes in August 2021.

- While County Commissioner, Doreen voted to lower property taxes in August 2021.

Taxes & Budget

Doreen Williams

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