Snellville Mayor Barbara Bender Seeks Re-Election

SNELLVILLE, GA — Snellville Mayor Barbara Bender is seeking re-election, having assumed the position in the fall of 2017 after then-Gov. Nathan Deal was suspended. Bender was officially sworn in on Jan. 14.

Bender has been engaged and volunteering in Snellville for over 25 years and began serving on the City Council in 2005.

"In that time, I have gathered a wealth of experience and have brought my background as a CPA and common-sense business principles to the city to protect citizens by keeping taxes low and managing tax dollars efficiently. I have lived, worked and raised my family here and I love this community," Bender said in a news release.

Bender touched on numerous developments around Snellville over the past few years. The Towne Green has been improved. Oak Road Park is complete and Briscoe Park Phase 3 improvements are underway along with a greenway trail to connect our new Towne Center with city and county.

"I have worked hard to unify our city, our council and our citizens. Snellville’s boards and authorities have more diversity then ever – ensuring that all communities in Snellville have a voice in our city. There is an excitement and spirit of collaboration everywhere I go," Bender said.

The City of Snellville General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5.

More about Bender:

Years in Snellville: 39
Education: Georgia State University, B.A., Accounting

Career: CPA; Vice President, Hamilton Financial
Elected Office: Snellville City Council, Post 4, 2005-2011; Mayor pro tem, 2008-2010