Linnea Is
For Suwanee

Top City to Live

Why We Thrive

In her role on City Council, Linnea's leadership style has always been collaborative, prioritizing citizen feedback and driving that to develop strategies and plans that are executed with consistency and excellence.

This process has lead to Suwanee has been named among the Top 10 Best Places to Live by Money magazine (2007, 2009), Best Places to Raise Families by Kiplinger (2012), 10 Best Towns for Families by Family Circle magazine (2020), and #1 for Best Public Schools in Georgia by Niche & Top Suburb in GA by Money magazine (2025)! See our awards here!

• Safe and family-friendly city
• Welcoming and diverse community that is engaged throughout every character area across the city
• Great schools with active family involvement and strong city partnerships
• Highest home values in Gwinnett Co. Consistently a top place to live in Georgia

Parks and Trails

Where We Play

Linnea invests in Suwanee's parks & trails. We have nearly 700 acres of dedicated green space, amounting to an impressive 10% of our land area that is dedicated to parks, trails and places for our community to connect, to be healthy, to play and to thrive.

• 12 incredible parks, including the brand new award-winning Town Center on Main
• Continuous improvement. The City has accomplished 5 major park renovations in recent years, along with continuous investment in maintenance and enhancements
• More than 15 miles of running & walking trails and 95 miles of sidewalks
• Active play spaces with the new community built Playtown Suwanee (check out Linnea at the build), Suwanee Splash Pad and disc golf at Suwanee Creek Park
• Community gardening at Havest Park and White Street Orchard
• Thousands of visitors annually enjoy events, exercise and inviting public spaces
• Places to honor and remember - Veteran's Memorial (Greater Good), 9/11 Rememberance, Berlin Wall, Cheers Spot

Award-Winning Events

How We Connect

Making memories and celebrating community is important to Linnea. Suwanee prides itself on creating events and entertainment that draws our community together. In Suwanee, we live well and smile more!

• 200+ events annually reaching thousands of citizens and visitors from across the city and around the world
• Suwanee Fest (need we say more?!)
• Suwanee Running Series - from 'fun runs' to 5Ks and our annual Suwanee Half Marathon raise awareness and money for causes, and create a healthy connected community
• Suwanee Arts in the Park
• Suwanee Beer Fest & Wine Fest
• Summer Porch Jam
• Suwanee Farmer's Market
• Suwanee's August Concert
• Glow in the Park & International Night Market
• Jolly Holly Days
• Dozens more Events throughout the year - check out the calendar here

Public Art for All

How We Create

In 2007, Linnea served on Suwanee's inaugural public art committee. Since then, she continues to champion public art because public art brings people together and tells our story - of who we are, where we've been and the vibrant future we're shaping in our city.

• The award-winning Suwanee SculptTour features bi-annual rotating collection of public art
• Council-appointed Public Art Commission with a Public Art Master Plan (read it here!)
• Greater Good - The new Veterans Memorial (learn more here)
• The City's strategic partnership with the Suwanee Arts Center allows the City to have a Welcome Center that is creative, friendly and constantly evolving
• The City's 1% for public art initiative invites builders and developers to invest in placing public art in public and private spaces

A Community Vision

Our Future

Linnea's vision for the City of Suwanee starts with listening to the voice of the people. Linnea consistently meets with citizens in 1:1 and small group environments, engages residents during and after public meetings, and using information from Suwanee's 2020 and 2040 strategic planning feedback. This is how we chart a path forward together.

• Suwanee 2040 Vision Plan is happening now - help us know what you like want to improve in the city. Click here to get involved!
• Strategic Plan & Comprehensive Plan are the voice of the people that guide the direction of the city for leaders to follow
• Excellence and continuity in staffing allows Suwanee to have consistent, experienced and dedicated professionals who implement the city's vision and plans
• Regional, State and Federal partnerships ensure that we access resources and get things done collaboratively with our partners

Community-Oriented Policing

Safety for All

Linnea supports the Suwanee Police Department through fully funding and resourcing the men & women who protect and serve Suwanee.

Community Policing is our philosphy and our practice. SPD knows that a strong partnership with police and the community leads to better transparency, greater trust and a safer city.

• Highest certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
• CALEA certified since 2010, meeting all of CALEA's 460+ professional standards and consistently ranking top standards nationally for policing
• Average response time <5 minutes for emergencies and <7 minutes for non-emergencies
• Active PACT (Police and Citizens Together) program ensuring that strong relationships are built with officers and communities
• Citizens Police Academy invites citizens to understand police operations and get a behind-the-scenes perspective on how the SPD protects and serves the community

Public Safety

Suwanee is one of the safest cities in the nation - and we intend to keep it that way. I fully support resourcing our police department and strengthening community-oriented policing that builds trust, transparency and keeps us safe and secure.

Diverse & Welcoming Community

Suwanee is a mosaic of backgrounds, stories, and strengths. Suwanee has a strong international and ethnically diverse community bringing ideas, skills and culture to our city. I'm committed to cultivating a city where everyone feels seen, valued, and invited to shape our shared future.

Managed Growth

Growth should be intentional, not accidental. I advocate for development that reflects our values, protects greenspace, identifies character areas and ensures that Suwanee remains a place where families thrive and neighbors stay connected.

Fun Growth Facts:
Since 2023 Suwanee has added 96 citizens
Since 2024, Suwanee approved 9 residential building permits

Transparent Government

I believe in open doors and open data. From publishing detailed city reports to engaging residents in strategic planning, I'm committed to making sure every voice is heard and every decision is clear.

Check out these fun sources of information! Suwanee Annual Report, Open Budget, Current Construction, Suwanee Approach Statements and more!

Property Taxes

I believe in managing a city budget that is fiscally responsible, balancing the needs of the community with the needs of families managing their own increasingly tight budgets. That's why I've helped oversee a budget that has kept Suwanee's millage rate low and steady for more than 15 years. With a AAA bond rating and a proven track record of financial stewardship, I'm committed to maintaining high-quality city services without compromising the stability of our budget.

Dedicated Green Space

With 12 award-winning parks-5 of which are new or reimagined-Suwanee leads in creating spaces that bring people together. I'll continue championing investments in parks, trails, and gathering places that foster joy, wellness, and community.