Mayor and City Council | Dacula Georgia

Jason has lived in Dacula since 1984 and graduated from Dacula High School. He is married with four children.

Jason is a project manager at a local door company. He previously worked in the City of Dacula's maintenance department, both in parks and recreation and public works. He has also worked as a superintendent on commercial building projects and has extensive knowledge in the sales of construction materials.

Jason is currently a council member for the City of Dacula. He was elected in 2021 and his term expires in 2025.

Opposes the Rowen project unless it benefits Dacula and protects local integrity, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Concerned about the direction and execution of the Rowen project unless it benefits Dacula and protects local integrity, infrastructure, and quality of life.

- Concerned about the direction and execution of the Rowen project unless it benefits Dacula and protects local integrity, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Economy

Supports preserving and investing in public infrastructure.

- Supports preserving and investing in public infrastructure.

Public Services

Opposes urban sprawl and overdevelopment, saying it puts pressure on roads, schools, and public services.

- Opposes urban sprawl and overdevelopment, saying it puts pressure on roads, schools, and public services.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 13, 2025, Jason Shelton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Plans to push for direct conversations with Gwinnett County to demand infrastructure improvements before further growth is allowed.

Advocates for traffic flow analysis and signal improvements on key roads like Harbins Road, Dacula Road, and the 316 access points.

- Plans to push for direct conversations with Gwinnett County to demand infrastructure improvements before further growth is allowed.
- Advocates for traffic flow analysis and signal improvements on key roads like Harbins Road, Dacula Road, and the 316 access points.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Jason Shelton

Jason Shelton has lived in Dacula since 1984 and graduated from Dacula High School. He is married with four children.

As of October 13, 2025, Jason Shelton did not have a website or any information online.

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Erica earned a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and a master's degree in human resource leadership from Capella University. She lives in Dacula with her husband Gabriel and their two daughters. 

Erica works as a licensed social worker. 

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Erica Nicole Pope's campaign for Dacula City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

Supports local businesses and entrepreneurs by identifying their needs, addressing challenges, and fostering new opportunities.

- Supports local businesses and entrepreneurs by identifying their needs, addressing challenges, and fostering new opportunities.

Plans to launch mental health awareness events and campaigns to enhance community well-being.

Supports offering bilingual materials and translation services for public meetings and communications.

Supports implementing hybrid meeting options to allow residents to participate in person or virtually.

- Plans to launch mental health awareness events and campaigns to enhance community well-being.
- Supports offering bilingual materials and translation services for public meetings and communications.
- Supports implementing hybrid meeting options to allow residents to participate in person or virtually.

As of October 13, 2025, Erica Nicole Pope’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Erica Nicole Pope

Erica Pope is a Licensed Social Worker, dedicated Mental Health Advocate, and experienced Human Resources Manager with a passion for building stronger, healthier communities. A longtime resident of Dacula, Erica is running for City Council to create safe, inclusive spaces that prioritize mental health support—in schools, community centers, and across our city.

Erica grew up with a servant’s heart and a deep commitment to community—values instilled by her father, Jr. Ewing, a lifelong advocate and public servant. As a first-generation college graduate, Erica earned her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a master’s in Human Resource Leadership from Capella University. She brings a unique blend of compassion, professional expertise, and real-world leadership to the table.

Erica lives in Dacula with her husband Gabriel and their two daughters, Gracie and Gabby. She enjoys family time, supporting local businesses, and getting lost in a good book from the Dacula Library.

Erica is a licensed social worker and experienced human resources manager. She has worked in social services, conducting child welfare investigations in Gwinnett and Fulton Counties, and forming corporate partnerships to address social determinants of health at WellCare Health Plans. 

Erica's campaign for Dacula City Council Member is her first entry into politics.

As of October 13, 2025, Erica Nicole Pope did not have a website or any information online.

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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. 