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Weigh in on the $1.7 billion budget proposed for Gwinnett in 2018

Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash during a 2016 meeting. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash during a 2016 meeting. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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Dec 1, 2017

Gwinnett Commission Chair Charlotte Nash has proposed a county budget of nearly $1.7 billion for 2018 — and now's your chance to weigh in on her proposal.

A public hearing to discuss to suggested budget will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in the auditorium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville.

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Comments can also be submitted online through Dec. 31.

The Board of Commissioners is expected to have a final vote on the 2018 budget during its Jan. 2 meeting.

ExploreTo find out more about Nash’s proposed budget — including its potential impact on Gwinnett’s public safety and elections offerings — read the full story on premium subscriber website myAJC.com.

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