Mayor and City Council
The City Council is comprised of a mayor and four council members who are elected at-large and serve four-year terms. The City Council has legislative authority, which includes, but is not limited to, supervising administrative officers, formulating policies, and exercising city powers. The authority and duties of City Council are delineated in the city charter.
Trey King, Mayor
(Term Expires 2025)
trey.king@daculaga.gov
770-963-7451
Trey King has been a resident of Dacula for over 30 years. Before moving to Dacula, he completed high school in Stephens County. Trey attended Young Harris College receiving an Associate of Science Degree, then earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy at the University of Georgia. He later furthered his education by earning a Master of Science Degree from Piedmont College as well as a Specialist in Education Leadership and Administration from Lincoln Memorial University.
Trey worked for 15 years as a retail pharmacist before deciding that he could better serve his community in a different way and followed his passion to become a teacher. Currently, he is in his 26th year as a Chemistry teacher at one of Gwinnett County’s most successful public schools, Collins Hill High School. For the last 18 years he has served as the school’s liaison to the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, the state’s largest professional education association. While at Collins Hill, he has been given the opportunity to mentor new teachers, serve as safety team advisor, develop curriculum, serve as content team leader and be an advocate for hundreds of struggling students.
As an active part of the community, Trey has served as a member on the Dacula Zoning Board of Appeals, as a member and later Chairman of the Dacula Planning Commission, and was a dedicated member of the Dacula City Council. He was a participant in both the 2010 and 2030 Steering Committee for the City of Dacula’s Comprehensive Land Use Plans In addition to his public service roles, Trey has embraced opportunities to mentor others. He has served as a mentor-teacher through Good Samaritan Ministries for inmates at the Phillips State Prison Transitional Center, and volunteered with several organizations including Shepard Staff Ministries, the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Gwinnett Recycles, Gwinnett’s Indigent Care Clinic and the Gwinnett County Sheriff's annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway. Throughout his adult life, Trey has derived immense satisfaction from working with people and helping those in need.
He is passionate about promoting and protecting Dacula, as demonstrated by his previous roles as both President and Vice President of the Gwinnett Municipal Association (GwMA). Over the past four years, he has worked as part of GwMA’s Executive Board and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. His commitment to Dacula extends beyond our local community through his prior service on the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Trey has a deep passion for music, enjoying both listening to and playing it. He has played the bass clarinet in several local orchestras and is currently studying the bagpipes. In addition to music, Trey loves driving and working on vintage automobiles, taking pride in teaching the younger generation the value of being their own mechanic. He and his wife, Dawn, have three sons and in March celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Most recently, Trey has become a second-time grandpa, eagerly looking forward to sharing his love for family and Dacula, the place he calls home, with the next generation.
Denis W. Haynes, Jr., Councilmember
(Term Expires 2025)
denis.haynes@daculaga.gov
770-963-7451
Denis has been a resident of Dacula since 2017 and has lived in Gwinnett county for over 20 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 14 years serving as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant and Drill Instructor during his tour of duty from 1981 to 1995. After his tour, he worked hard as a disabled Veteran, to earn an Associates of Arts Degree in Business Management, a Bachelor of Art degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science Degree in management with emphasis in Project Management. He also obtained his certification as a Project Management Professional, PMP. Denis has worked in the Telecommunication industry for over 20 years and is currently a Vice President of Operations.
Prior to serving on the City Council, Denis served on the Dacula Planning Commission. During his term as a council member, he plans to prioritize growth that enhances the lifestyle, comfort and safety of the residences of Dacula. He hopes to help the city grow offering the residents to live in a small town with a big city feeling. Denis is passionate about being a servant of the community and helping others.
Denis enjoys reading and learning as much as possible. He and his wife Sheila together have five grown children and 2 grandchildren. During their spare time they enjoy spending time with friends and family. They also enjoy working around the house and traveling.
Ann Mitchell, Councilmember
(Term Expires 2027)
ann.mitchell@daculaga.gov
678-642-0006
Ann Mitchell has been a resident of Dacula since 2005. She is an Atlanta native and has lived in Fulton, Douglas, and Cobb Counties. She is married to Dennis and they have two sons, Aaron and Eli. Ann identifies herself as a Christ-Follower and fully relies on the hope of Christ for daily living. Ann enjoys acting in live theatre, lots of laughter, the outdoors (specifically the mountains), delicious food, music, reading, and crafting. She is a people person and has never met a stranger. Ann is a knowledge seeker and can usually be found learning about something.
Sean Williams, Councilmember
(Term Expires 2027)
sean.williams@daculaga.gov
706-431-5268
Sean has been a Dacula resident for over 27 years and is active and engaged in the community. He has raised his three children in Dacula while working in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity fields for the past 30+ years. Dacula is home, so Sean cares deeply about the city, its residents, and the success of its local businesses. He wants to ensure that Dacula’s current and future growth is managed with collaborative planning and vision that balances growth with quality of life. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. As a sinner saved only by God’s grace, faith is the foundational center of his life. He is a member at Restoration Presbyterian Church in Dacula. Sean has served on Dacula City Council since March 2020. He knows how to get things done at the local level and strives to ensure that the freedom and well-being of all Dacula residents are carefully considered in all council decisions.
Jason Shelton, Councilmember
(Term Expires 2025)
jason.shelton@daculaga.gov
770-963-7451
Jason has been a resident of the City of Dacula since 1984 and is a graduate of Dacula High School. He has experience as a superintendent on commercial building projects and extensive knowledge in the sales of construction materials. Currently, he works in project management and IT. Married with four children, Jason enjoys motorsports and values family and community. His wife Melissa, an Air Force Veteran, is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. As a council member, he is dedicated to fostering responsible growth in Dacula while creating more community opportunities to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
