Meet The Mayor
Our Own Diana Preston, newly elected, first female
Mayor of Lilburn
Her term began on January 1, 2008, “Diana and her husband Larry have lived in Lilburn since 1975. Diana was a charter member of the Lilburn Planning Commission and a past member of the Lilburn Merit Board. Serving on the Lilburn City Council from 1985-1986 and 1991 through 2007: her Council responsibilities have included streets and garbage, planning and zoning and for the last several years parks, recreation and community activities.
After the rededication of City Park, Diana worked with the Lilburn Park Committee coordinating several spring and summer park events, including the very popular Lilburn Idol events. Diana’s goal is to enhance the quality of life in Lilburn, making it a community where residents live, shop, work and play in safe and secure neighborhoods. In addition to City Council activities, Diana has served as president of Gwinnett Municipal Association, graduated from Leadership Gwinnett, belongs to Lilburn Woman’s Club, serves on the Board of Directors for Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, and served as the 2006 Co-Chair for Relay for Life of Gwinnett. Diana recently retired from Gwinnett County Public Schools with 30 years of service. She is employed as a part-time assistant principal at Berkmar High School.” (as stated in the City of Lilburn’s website)
