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I'm a civil engineer, small business owner, city council member, father of two and husband to one incredible woman. I love to build strong communities based on the traditional method: Putting the needs of the people in my community first.
Chief Spokesperson and Encourager for the City of Sugar Hill.
I am a physical therapist, small business owner, and the founder of a local non-profit organization. I am honored to be serving on the Sugar Hill Riverlands Authority and hope that my passion for greenspace will become contagious!
Mason is passionate about architecting strong communities though balancing preservation and smart development. He loves his town and has served on the downtown development board, elementary school council and as an elected member of city council.