Former Snellville Mayor To Seek Gwinnett BOC Post

After being termed out of his position as mayor of Snellville in November, Jerry Oberholtzer confirmed that he will be seeking the Gwinnett County District 3 Commission seat in 2012.

"I did stand up at the Republican Breakfast last week and let them know that I would be running for this office, and I've formed a committee and prepared the paperwork," Oberholtzer said. "I will be making a formal announcement next week."

Oberholtzer served on the Snellville City Council for four years before serving two terms as mayor of the city. Under Snellville's City Charter, a mayor can only serve two terms.

Incumbent District 3 Commissioner Mike Beaudreau announced Friday that he will be seeking reelection, and Mike Korom of Dacula also has announced a bid for the seat.

The District 1 seat currently held by Shirley Lasseter of Duluth also is up for election in 2012. Suwanee Council Member Jace Brooks and Suwanee CPA Laurie McClain have said they will seek that spot.

Gwinnett BOC Chairman Charlotte Nash also is up for re-election in 2012. She has not made a formal announcement about her plans, but .

Loganville Patch and Suwanee Patch contributed to this report.