Jerry Oberholtzer
Gerald "Jerry" Francis Oberholtzer (born March 10 1959) is an American politician, a member of the Republican Party, and the current 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.
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 Council of the Boy Scouts of America