Gwinnett Board - Fight the Flip

Ben Archer, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners - District 3

Ben Archer is following in the footsteps of his father, Julian Archer Sr., who was a Gwinnett County Commissioner in the late 60s. Ben has worked for the City of Lawrenceville and the Gwinnett Government. He is currently employed with Gwinnett Public Schools, where he's been for nearly 20 years. He's also serving on the Gwinnett Planning Commission Board. Ben is a lifelong Gwinnett resident and grew up in Dacula. Ben's wife, Stephanie, is originally from Lawrenceville. They have three children who attend Gwinnett Public Schools. The Archer family attends Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Laurie McClain, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners - District 1

Laurie McClain is a 45-year Gwinnett resident and graduate of Parkview High School. Now, she is raising her three children here. She has a 35-year career in public accounting and has operated a small business in Gwinnett since 1996. Laurie was on the board for High-Hope Service Center, which serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and a board member and treasurer for the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning. She also volunteers with Gwinnett Medical Center and Annandale Village. Laurie has also given her time to serve on multiple county committees.