Jerry Oberholtzer
Encyclopedia
Gerald "Jerry" Francis Oberholtzer (born March 10, 1959) is an American
politician and a member of the Republican Party
. Oberholtzer has been the mayor of Snellville, Georgia
since November 10, 2003.
Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania
, Oberholtzer received a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering
from Clemson University
in 1981
His election as mayor was his third run for public office. He had previously lost a bid to become a city councilman in 1997 but was subsequently elected in 1999. He was previously the Treasurer of the Gwinnett County Water and Sewer Board.
United States
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politician and a member of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. Oberholtzer has been the mayor of Snellville, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
since November 10, 2003.
Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city, after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and the 215th largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently...
, Oberholtzer received a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering
Civil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
from Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
in 1981
His election as mayor was his third run for public office. He had previously lost a bid to become a city councilman in 1997 but was subsequently elected in 1999. He was previously the Treasurer of the Gwinnett County Water and Sewer Board.
2007 Mayoral Election
On November 6, 2007, Oberholtzer won re-election over as mayor by a 19 vote margin out of 2183 ballots cast.Other Positions
- Chairman, Transportation Policy Committee, Georgia Municipal Association
- Gwinnett County representative, Metropolitan Atlanta Mayors Association
- Former District Chairman, Sweetwater District, Northeast Georgia CouncilScouting in GeorgiaScouting in Georgia has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live. The state is home to many milestones for the Scouting movement...
of the Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of AmericaThe Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
External links
- Mayor's Welcome — official Snellville municipal page
- Mayor's Blog