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My Vision
Connecting Cobb
Connecting Cobb is not just a tagline-
it's a way to Cobb's future as a leader within
Metro ATL and a model for the nation.
It's how we overcome our biggest challenges and
mend our greatest divides. With a Connected Cobb,
we can achieve so much!
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Jerica’s Story
Jerica Richardson is a business woman, author, entrepreneur and advocate. Her success lies in recognizing that what connects us is far greater than what separates us. Solving problems through collaboration and empowering others is a way of life for Jerica and she wants to put that to work for the citizens of Cobb County by being the next Cobb County Commissioner for District 2.
Jerica leads the Engagement Center at Equifax where she uses a process she designed to align Equifax’s global enterprise for technology transformation. She is the co-founder of HackOut Ninja, a startup focused on solving problems through bringing people together and empowering ideas. Jerica currently serves as an appointee and secretary of the Cobb County School Board F & T Citizen’s Oversight Committee. She graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Biomedical Engineering/Pre-Med.
Jerica believes that we all have similar hopes and dreams for ourselves, our families, our community, and our nation. We want to be safe in our communities. We want our children to get the best possible education. We want work that makes the most of what we have to offer. We want this community to be better. Jerica is excited for the future of Cobb County and ready to be your next Cobb County Commissioner for District 2.
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District 2 candidates on senior housing, Cobb schools
MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL
A question asked of candidates running to succeed retiring Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott this week was inspired by the Cobb School District, which often sends representatives to zoning hearings to object to certain proposed developments.
Read MoreCobb District 2 candidates talk transparency
MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL
The Marietta Daily Journal asked candidates running to replace retiring east Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott a question about sunshine ahead of the June 9 primary elections: If elected, what would you do to improve transparency in Cobb County government?
Read MoreJerica Richardson: Candidate For District 2 Cobb County Commissioner
COBB COUNTY COURIER
Jerica Richardson is a Democratic Candidate for the Cobb Count Board of Commissioners District 2 seat. She’s hoping to be the Democratic nominee in the race to replace incumbent Republican Bob Ott, who is retiring after his current term ends. The Courier held a conversation with Richardson recently.
Read MoreDemocrat leads campaign donations in race to replace Republican Cobb commissioner
MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL
The only Democrat in the partisan race for Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott’s District 2 seat is leading financially, based on the latest campaign contribution reports filed with the county.
Read MoreSTANDING ROOM ONLY at Cobb Dems Campaign Kickoff in Georgia!
DEMCAST
It was Standing Room Only at the 2020 Campaign Kickoff in Marietta, Georgia last Thursday night!
Read MoreAROUND TOWN: Ott draws a challenger
MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL
Regardless, New Orleans native Jerica Richardson, an Equifax employee who’s managed several political campaigns, has thrown her hat in the ring to run as a Democrat for the District 2 commission seat.
Read MoreJerica Richardson declares as Cobb commission District 2 candidate
EAST COBB NEWS
After working to get a new member of the Cobb Board of Education elected last year, East Cobb resident Jerica Richardson has decided to run for public office in 2020.
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Jerica Richardson for Cobb County Commissioner District 2
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