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Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discusses representation, transportation and fiscal stewardship
Summary
In a Smart Justice Works interview, Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid reflected on her path from engineer to elected official, her focus on representing historically underserved communities through the "All In" initiative, transportation priorities inspired by trips to the U.K., and maintaining the county’s long-held AAA bond rating.
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid said she did not set out to run for elected office but has pursued opportunities that led from engineering into public service, and that her work as chair is guided by a focus on representing underserved communities and maintaining fiscal stability.
Cupid made the remarks during an interview with Cobb County Solicitor General Mackie Metzger on Smart Justice Works. "I did not begin with the end in mind," she said, describing a career path that moved from engineering into law and then into elective office. She said a manager’s feedback and a serendipitous jury-duty encounter helped shift her career toward public service.
The interview placed Cupid’s personal…
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