On Feb. 2 the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville entertained numerous guests who came to hear a report from Chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Charlotte Nash.  She first reported on the  $1.5 billion annual  budget.  One billion goes for operating , and SPLOST funding covers capital expenditures.  This year they are funding the new Fire Station #31 at Russell Road.  She explained that EMS calls account for 75% of the fire station calls and that firemen are all cross-trained as EMS providers and firefighters.  She commented on tax revenue flow, commenting that even during the downturn there were some increased demands for things such as transporting young offenders to other counties.  Population has continued to grow in the past five years and there are now over 880,000 people in the county.  As for the State Legislature, she maintained Gwinnett County is well-represented there.  She reported on SPLOST income and spending, saying the Commissioners try to be creative and look for different ways to meet the transportation needs of the county.  After fielding questions from the audience, she received applause for her good work for Gwinnett’s citizens.