Appen Media: Where would you like to see more taxpayer money allocated? ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. Somebody said, Ah, I have this great idea. We, as citizens, have a great opportunity to blow on those embers in different ways. We need to do it wisely. I dont think we need mask mandates or anything like that, Jennings said. WebMunicipal Elections You must be registered 29 days prior to the election as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. WebSarah Beeson, Post 1 Councilmember (Liaison to Public Safety) Mike Palermo, Post 2 Councilmember (Liaison to the Community Development Department) Christine Hall, Post 3 Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem (Liaison to the Finance Department) Peter Vanstrom, Post 4 Councilmember (Liaison to Economic Development) William Morthland, Post 5 You have permission to edit this article. I make the point about park land in relation to businesses because those are community places. I am excited to learn more about how we can make Roswell better and how I can contribute to that coming to fruition!! I think Roswell has a uniqueness that is a strength. Im all about transparency. It was all horse farms. We invite them to invest in Roswell. Appen Media: The East Roswell Economic Action Committee presented its final report in 2020 and includes recommendations on how to better promote economic development in this area. ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. We do environmental and geotechnical engineering consulting. Oct 25, 2022 Post 1 Roswell City Council candidates Sarah Beeson, Allen Sells, Jason Miller and Mulham Shbeib speak to voters about their views on the citys bond referendum and ways to attract more businesses at a forum Oct. 13 at Sunny and Ranney on Oak Street. I think if we hold these businesses accountable and encourage them and force them to maintain their facilities then that is going to generate more interest in our city.. Im continuing to grow here. Several of the cities in their comprehensive plan are shooting at 30 to 32 percent composition of workforce housing. Allen Sells: Im not sure that the talk that youre pointing to is Roswell saying, Lets be Alpharetta. I dont think thats a characterization that I would agree with. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell So, concerned citizens got out, crawling around on the ground picking up glass before the inspection, cleaning up, making sure that the Roswell Housing Authority would pass. Appen Media: Do you have any ideas on how to do that? Mayor. Armed with that knowledge, I returned to the University of Memphis where I graduated in 2003 with my BBA in Accounting and a minor in Real Estate. We dont have professional council members. Beeson said she would be a travel writer, Miller a landscaper to spend more time outside, Sells a philosophy and logic professor or high school teacher, and Shbeib said he would be a professional mascot. Roswell has a fair amount of diverse housing. Oct. 11: Last day to register to vote (check your status here) Oct. 17: Early voting begins; Oct. 28: Last day to request an absentee ballot; Oct. 30: Early voting ends Sarah Beeson: That was implemented at the end of 2020 under former Mayor Lori Henry. Its a challenge for our businesses. ROSWELL, Ga. Candidates for Roswells open Post 1 City Council seat stumped for the stretch run at an Oct. 13 forum on Oak Street. We have to make sure that we are not fighting them at the expense of their business model with small points, Sells said. Thats been a point of frustration on my end. How long have you been here? Allen Sells: I dont know enough about that particular document, but I do know that through the process of the CDBG grants, Roswell is required, and they are currently going through a process of assessing barriers to fair housing. Were on our fourth address in Roswell. He also touted the construction of several new city facilities during his time in office, including a convention center and an aquatic and recreation center. Sells said that if the cities dont reach agreement with the county on how to apportion revenues from the countywide sales tax, or LOST, it could cost taxpayers more per year than the bond increase. Budget cuts are unpleasant. I know I have an amazing circle of people around me that are excited for me and have my back through this campaign that will make sure I stay on task to not only make it through the campaign, but to WIN this race we have set out on! It is not a slight on Roswell to say that we face some challenges that are probably imminent and need immediate care and attention. But, I will say you know theyre in a tough spot still. Interview by CHAMIAN CRUZ, Editing by AMBER PERRY and PAT FOX. The event, sponsored by Roswell NEXT and Roswell Moms Network, drew a crowd of about 50 people and was held at Sunny and Ranney, a home goods and furniture store that supports Sunshine on a Ranney Day. It isnt going to happen, he said. Reserve the perfect location for a party or special event. Those units are funded through Roswell Parks and Rec because its inside a park. I am confident that I can make a positive impact on our great City of Roswell, and I am anxious to get busy working on the Roswell Strategic plan that was adopted last year. We have the most river frontage property in the metropolitan area. Shbeib said he thinks there is no reason for Roswell to be losing businesses to neighboring cities. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Sarah Beeson: Evergreen is being able to support public safety not only supporting our fire departments and being allocated where they need to be or police facilities I need to see more infrastructure here in the city. You must be registered 29 days prior to the election as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. Beeson said she appreciates the lack of infighting that often seems to hold the city back, but that she would offer a different perspective whenever possible. Kintigh warned that capping salaries at that level could hamper the citys ability to recruit and retain employees. WebElections. I think its something that city government can do a lot of things in terms of smart city planning, smart land use policies, a more improved unified development code. Shbeib said he was a mascot for the University of Central Florida and University of South Florida. We have incredibly weak laws and it makes it harder for the men and women that serve in our law enforcement here, Kintigh said. Its important to have roots here. Roswell City Council candidates make pitches at forum, Johns Creek will not run its own municipal elections, Q&A's with Roswell City Council Post 1 candidates, Roswell City Council candidate forum to be held Thursday, Sarah Beeson, Roswell City Council candidate, Allen Sells, Roswell City Council candidate, Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate, Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate, Roswell officials lay out costs, stress importance of bond initiatives, Roswell City Council seat heads to Dec. 6 runoff, Now Hiring: Income Tax Preparer, Corporate and Individual, North Fulton cities rush to run their own elections, Liz Hausmann reflects on decades in public office, Johns Creek tours Greenville, SC as exemplary city. Appen has also made the interviews available to hear, in full, as episodes of the Inside the Box podcast. Roswell residents that are registered to vote can participate in advanced/early voting at any Fulton County advanced voting location. But, we should seek to fulfill the objectives of our citizens using a process thats tried and true as opposed to just making it up as we go. I have to say we can be united and unique at the same time. Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. I think Roswell is structured in a correct way for that purpose. Roswell needs a perspective for both sides. WebElection and Voter Registration Calendar December 6, 2022 Unofficial Election Results November 8, 2022 Certified Election Results Note: In the event that an election does not appear on this site, please visit www.fultoncountyga.gov/vote or call 404-612-7020 for election information. Historic Roswell is a perfect example of that, Beeson said. 2023 Roswell, GA. All Rights Reserved. Thats something that were starting to see deteriorate at a faster rate because we havent been staying on top of that in Roswell. I think Roswell, we are at that crossroads for our identity right now. Here's a transcript of that interview, led by reporter Chamian Cruz. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and Oct. 11: Last day to register to vote (check your status here) Oct. 17: Early voting begins; Oct. 28: Last day to request an absentee ballot; Oct. 30: Early voting ends I currently run a small business. Interview by CHAMIAN CRUZ, Editing by AMBER PERRY and PAT FOX. I forewent my Valentines Day dinner and showed up to the council meeting along with many other concerned residents, questioning why this process [was] being implemented without community input. Candidate Sarah Beeson fields questions from the Herald's Chamian Cruz. What I want to do is to understand exactly how they make money so that we can try to preserve those opportunities and still get what the city needs to start that business. Terms Terms for all municipal offices are four years, with elections being held every two years. Check out our other newsletters here. So, whatisthe plan? We have areas where we can easily develop more businesses. Secondly, we have a lot of areas that have operating businesses that have storefronts that are in disrepair, Miller said. Among other items on his platform Malone calls for the city to do more in boosting its vibrant performing arts community. Kintigh said during his administration he has had to make such decisions, such as in 2016 and during the shutdowns of businesses caused by the states response to COVID-19. Opportunities abound in our city for improvements! We owned it for seven years. I went to Mountain Park Elementary. Kintighs most high-profile opponent former state Sen. Timothy Jennings, D-Roswell, stressed the need to raise the pay of Roswells Police officers and bring more jobs to Roswell. Shbeib said he would vote on every issue independently by consulting his conscience, regardless of how the other City Council members vote. Earlier this year an agenda item that was introduced, heading into the weekend, five oclock on a Friday, that they were going to be changing our citys charter. Publix was a horse farm. The mayor and City Council have made it clear that they do not want to see any more construction of new apartments unless they are part of a mixed-use development. The city he said should look at trimming its budget by as much as 25 or 30%. Meeting Video. | 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075, 770-641-3727 Sarah Beeson: Ive lived here through every phase of my life. Were sort of out of balance. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell A charter is the document that dictates how your city functions. Sarah Beeson; Jason Miller; Allen Sells; Mulham Shbeib Mayor Kurt Wilson. In terms of if I think our city government has an impact on that, absolutely. ! The recommendation according to the report for Roswells Parks and Recreation Program is that there should be 1 acre of park property for every 1,000 residents. He said he believes the maximum salary for a city employee should be $80,000 a year. Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Candidate Jason Miller is a Roswell small business owner. ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Weve done them and weve done them professionally, he said. Our city has had challenges with regards to growth and infrastructure development whether the underdeveloped promises made by builders or unfathomable mismanagement of projects such as the Oxbo Road connector. Malone said although he applauded the mayors actions related to city employees he thinks more action needs to be taken. He said he would first like to see the city exhaust all its options such as using a Community Improvement District on Canton Street to allow local business leaders to direct how they want to see their tax dollars spent. Were roughly 50 acres short in terms of where we need to be in East Roswell to have parity with the west side for how much park land we have. Its intended to be citizens. The Housing Authority of Roswell is an important part of solving any problem that revolves around that issue. Election Day is Nov. 8. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Mulham Shbeib, CFO for Mar-Jac Poultry, has lived in Roswell for 10 years. How do you see that as being an advantage running for City Council? +2 Alpharetta and Roswell News Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 (Lisa Dunlap Photo) By Roswell Daily Record Appen Media: Do you have any other ideas for how Roswell can address affordable housing? Allen Sells: The way Roswells government is structured is pitch perfect for that. We have more units than Alpharetta by a good bit. Web2022 Local Election Contest/Candidate List. I am a natural born leader and understand what it takes to unite people for a common goal. Zapata was on a medical leave of absence from the post for several months before his wife who has power of attorney over him resigned on his behalf in June. Allen Sells is the only candidate for Post 1 who lives on Roswells east side. Then, we can expand it in other areas to break up some of our areas that are more commercial, and make sure that were more inclusive of housing in those areas to try to support those businesses. There are low-income housing units in that park that are not done through Roswell Housing Authority, which is a separate entity from the City of Roswell. With this experience, I learned budgeting, cost control, employee relations, and profit retention practices that I can parlay into my service on the Roswell City Council. Bond financing is often used for major capital projects that are above and beyond the means of the annual operating budget. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Well be canvassing and calling the voters of Roswell too, so they start thinking about the Jason Miller campaign and hearing our ideas, and us hearing theirs, on ways to make us all better. Ive proven that I can. 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