REPUBLICAN
U.S. Army and Georgia National Guard Veteran
Husband and Father
Small Business Owner
Fortune-100 Audit, Budget, Risk Management and Financial Leadership Experience
MBA in Finance- Georgia State University
M.S. and B.S.-Georgia State University
Global Leadership-Study Abroad at Oxford University, UK
Disaster Management Graduate Certificate-Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Trained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Center for Domestic Preparedness on Local Community Emergency Disaster Management and Recovery
Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2024 Graduate
Honorary Life Member-Georgia Sheriffs’ Association
My Plans to tackle traffic: As Published in Gwinnett Daily Post on April 15, 2026
Chowdhury said he sees traffic as a “Tax on Economic Productivity.” He used the example of a delivery truck being stuck in traffic and costing their employee productivity and the ability to compete with similar companies.
His approach is what he called a “Dynamic Mobility Strategy” focused on: Intelligent Infrastructure, such as adaptive signal control technology on commercial corridors; the creation of micro freight distribution zones where packages are transferred at a facility from big trucks to smaller delivery vehicles; and incentives for companies to stager shift start times for employees.
“If we just disperse 10% of those peak traffic hours to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for some of the businesses here in Gwinnett, we’re just opening up 10% of our capacity on the roads with no new road construction,” Chowdhury said.
-By Curt Yeomans,
Gwinnett Daily Post
Support a Brighter Future for District 4 and Gwinnett
District 4 stands at a pivotal moment, and your vote can turn our shared vision into reality. With your valuable Vote, you help the core priorities that will lift every resident:
1. Economic Opportunities for All Citizens
Expand job‑training, support local entrepreneurs, and attract new businesses so every household can thrive.
2. Stronger Public Safety
Invest in modern policing resources, community‑based crime‑prevention programs, and emergency‑response upgrades to keep neighborhoods secure.
3. Strong Partnerships Between Local Municipalities and State Legislators
Foster collaboration that streamlines projects, secures funding, and ensures our community’s voice is heard at every level of government.
4. Accountable and Transparent County Budget
Enable rigorous oversight, open reporting, and citizen‑focused spending so taxpayers see exactly how their money works for them.
5. Cyber‑Security Protection for Elderly & Disabled Residents
In the age of AI‑driven scams and sophisticated cyber threats, our most vulnerable citizens need dedicated safeguards.
It is a distinct honor to receive the endorsement of Veterans For America First in our campaign for Gwinnett County Commissioner, District 4.
“Serving in the U.S. Army taught me the fundamentals that resonate with anyone: doing what’s right, speaking honestly, honoring commitments, and putting others before myself. While I’ve retired my uniform, that spirit of service hasn’t faded—it’s simply taken a new direction.
Today I’m channeling those same values into our community. Whether it’s lending a hand at a local shelter, supporting neighbors in need, or helping improve the safety and wellbeing of our county, I’m dedicated to making a tangible, positive impact.
In short, the lessons from my military service guide me every day, and I’ll continue using them to serve the people around me—just like any citizen who wants to give back.”
-Arefeen Chowdhury
*Image does not imply DoD endorsement
Commissioner: District-4 