Profiles in Service - Jan. 25, 2016
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Kathie Gannon
Vice Chair; Resilient Counties Advisory Board
Commissionerm; DeKalb County, Ga.
Vice Chair; Resilient Counties Advisory Board
Commissionerm; DeKalb County, Ga.
Number of years active in NACo: 10
Years in public service: 16
Occupation: retired, founding executive director of Georgia CASA
Education: B.A., political science, Marquette University; social work administration, University of Georgia; and many years of continuing education
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Shortly after I started my first campaign, my mother’s cancer resurfaced for the final time. I went back and forth between Georgia and Michigan with much stress at both locations.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: My mother, my husband (someone needs to cook) and Ann Richards.
A dream I have is to: be a grandmother while I can still take the kids on field trips.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: kayak a river with small rapids by myself.
My favorite way to relax is: sip wine, nibble chocolate and read a good book.
I’m most proud of: my sons.
Every morning I read: I read at night — newspapers, work papers and junk novels.
My favorite meal is: traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
My pet peeve is: people who lie.
My motto is: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
The last book I read was: Gray Mountain by John Grisham.
My favorite movie is: Gone With the Wind.
My favorite music is: ’70s rock.
My favorite president is: John F.Kennedy.
My county is a NACo member because: The opportunities to learn and advocate for issues and services that help the people of DeKalb County. Being our watchdog in Washington is another huge benefit. Thank you, NACo.
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