Mayor Nancy Harris
2855 Olde Towne Parkway
Duluth, 30097
770/476-3434
Duluth resident since 1954
First elected 2008
Current term ends 2012
Email: nharris@duluthga.net
Mail to:
Duluth City Hall
3167 Main Street
Duluth GA 30096
DUTIES OF THE MAYOR:
- Presides over all meetings of the City Council;
- Head of the City for the purpose of service of process and ceremonial purposes and to be the official spokeswoman for the City;
- The Chief Advocate of Policy - has the power to administer oaths and take affidavits;
- Signs as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the City which by law are required to be in writing;
- Vote only in case of a tie or in case one vote is needed to pass any motion, resolution, ordinance, or other question before the Council. The Mayor Pro Tem, if presiding, may vote and the vote may be counted towards a quorum as any other Council member;
- Fulfill other such executive and administrative duties as the City Council shall by ordinance establish;
- Appoint Council Members to committees and they shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.
“Commitment always precedes achievement” (John Maxwell)
I have made a personal commitment to serve my hometown of Duluth Georgia. Being a life long resident of Duluth for over 50 years, I have witnessed much growth and change. It is my goal, as your Mayor, to work closely with citizens and the City administrative staff to ensure quality growth in Duluth.
Biography:
- Two children and one son-in-law
- Retired from Gwinnett County Public Schools with 31 years of experience
- Currently a part time staff member of Mercer University
Accomplishments:
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education University of Georgia
- Master of Education Educational Supervision University of Georgia
- Educational Specialist in Educational Administration
- Principal: B.B. Harris Elementary, Suwanee Elementary, Norton Elementary
- Leadership Gwinnett Alumni – Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce
Community Involvement
- Duluth Historical Society
- Duluth Fall Festival
- Duluth Civitan
- Duluth Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
- Duluth High School Tip Off Club Officer
- Member Duluth First Baptist Church
- Atlanta Bicycle Campaign Member
- Hands On Atlanta volunteer
- United Way Campaign Cabinet Advisory Board
- Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Festival
- Georgia Municipal Association