Birrell sworn in to third term as Cobb commissioner

She has worked with many community organizations.

Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell took the oath of office for her third term on Dec. 19 at Pied- mont Church in Marietta.

Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris administered the oath with Birrell’s husband, Dave, holding their family Bible.

The event occurred in conjunction with Northeast Cobb Business Association’s December luncheon.

Birrell, a 23-year resident of the county, previously has served in numerous community organizations, including as past chair of Keep Cobb Beautiful and the Neighbor- hood Safety Commission.

During her first term, Bir- rell initiated the Keep It In Cobb Program and established the Canton Road Rede- velopment Committee.

She also worked with county staff to change the purchasing ordinance to include a local vendor pres- ence clause and launch the How to Do Business With Cobb seminars, where busi- ness owners can learn how to become a vendor with the county and meet county representatives who make purchasing decisions.

During her second term, Birrell continued to work on revitalization and economic development opportunities, according to her county website page.

Of the 17 redevelopment sites in District 3, only three sites remain on the list.

Birrell co-chaired the U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus concert at Lassiter Concert Hall on Veterans Day.

With financial assistance from Superior Plumbing, she also launched Superior Pets For Patriotic Vets to pair homeless Cobb County Animal Shelter pets with military veterans.

In 2018, Birrell was on the steering committee to honor Vietnam Veterans on the 50th Anniversary in Cobb.

She also served as a board member of the McCleskey/ East Cobb YMCA from 201215.

Currently, Birrell serves on the board of the Lance Corporal Skip Wells Foundation in memory of Wells.

During her second term, Birrell continued to work on revitalization and economic development opportunities, according to her county website page.

CONTRIBUTED BY COBB COUNTY With her husband Dave holding their family Bible, Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell took the oath of office for her third term from Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris.