But, in April, a number of Roswell residents pointed to possible racial bias in the City Councils new apartment ban and asked about the status of the racial impact assessment, an idea that was tossed around in 2020. Roswell has about 30 percent of our tax digest in commercial property, 70 percent is in residential. While working with the EOC, I had the privilege of engaging with the National Guard, FEMA, NOAA, and various city and county first responders during natural disasters and other county-wide emergencies. We have to have those functions in government to ensure that you can continue to function, Jennings said. Im continuing to grow here. WebCandidate: Percentage: Votes: Sarah Beeson: 43.25%: 14,961: Jason Miller: 20.84%: 7,210: Allen Sells: 26.14%: 9,041: Mulham Shbeib: 9.77%: 3,380 : 34,592: The Municipal Runoff Special Election will take place on December 6, 2022. Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. You have permission to edit this article. I love being able to be in a community like that. The purpose is to bring citizens to the table to allow them to guide government with a clear eye. I am excited to learn more about how we can make Roswell better and how I can contribute to that coming to fruition!! I have to say we can be united and unique at the same time. And we did. Agenda & Minutes. It wants to be Alpharetta in one way. Sarah Beeson: Check out votebeeson.com. 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 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! WebHi, my name is Jason Miller, and I live and work in Roswell, Georgia! We will be releasing a calendar of events very soon which will include information for our official campaign kickoff event. Michelle Lujan Grishams public health orders that require the wearing of face coverings in public. Shbeib said he supports all three bonds, including the parking deck, because he thinks it would support the entire city by attracting more visitors. Meeting Video. Roswell has increased in diversity over the years, and thats something that I love. But, we also got to see growing diversity. As a founder and entrepreneur, I built my company from the ground up, bootstrapped as it is called, into a highly successful data and technology company helping our clients do better each and every day for the last 18 years. One of the concerns I had was Leita Thompson Park. Were not a broken city by any means, Shbeib said. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Ive proven that I can. 2023 Roswell, GA. All Rights Reserved. Check out the During the City of Roswell's sweeping changes to the development code, Sarah spoke out about negative impacts on residents. For the last 8 years, we have been proudly headquartered in Roswell, with the last two in our new HQ! My email address isjmiller@jasonforroswell.comand Id love to hear from everyone, especially those of you in Roswell, with ideas on things to make our city better and issues you would like to discuss. Is this the right approach? 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. I cant remember what wise person said this but, We may not solve all the problems we face, but we wont solve any that we dont face. As citizens we have to be presented with the clear, unvarnished truth and react to that. Ive not lived here the entire time. 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: What role do you see transparency playing in how the City Council operates? How do you see that as being an advantage running for City Council? But weve been in Roswell since 1998. We need to continue to improve. Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: ALPHARETTA, Ga. Appen Media, which publishes the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited the four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an interview with reporter Chamian Cruz. Well, to me, one nice thing about this bond is if youre a renter, youre getting the benefit of this without having to pay for the taxes. The City of Roswell is now accepting applications for more than 150 summer positions with its Rec & Parks Department. How would you decide where to begin tackling the recommended improvements and how to fund them along with having other additional new priorities? How the state responded then, Kintigh said, was to offer city employees buyouts and early retirement packages. We have about 50 employees, based in Roswell. He said he believes that the salaries of some city employees are too high. Same diversity applies to a city. Appen Media: The Roswell City Council often talks about what the city of Alpharetta does right, and what can be done in Roswell to duplicate that. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Office. I say get the bad news out early. Sarah Beeson: Were comparing apples and oranges a lot of times. Terms Terms for all municipal offices are four years, with elections being held every two years. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and Every decade, the county and its cities renegotiate how money collected from LOST is distributed. Its intended to be citizens. Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Mulham Shbeib, CFO for Mar-Jac Poultry, has lived in Roswell for 10 years. We do environmental and geotechnical engineering consulting. But, just because were a great city, it doesnt mean theres opportunities.. (Lisa Dunlap Photo) By Roswell Daily Record Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. I currently run a small business. Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Mulham Shbeib, CFO for Mar-Jac Poultry, has lived in Roswell for 10 years. I would say both geographically and in terms of population, Alpharetta is roughly two thirds of what Roswell is. Some have lived there for decades, and its low-income housing for them on fixed income. Seventeen candidates file for Roswell city offices By Lisa Dunlap Jan 4, 2022 Roswell City Clerk Sharon Coll looks over some papers at City Hall Tuesday afternoon, the official candidate filing date for the 2022 municipal elections. We have 40,000 residents from Warsaw Road over to the edge of East Roswell heading towards Gwinnett County. This is a great city. ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. Hi, my name is Jason Miller, and I live and work in Roswell, Georgia! And, then what commercial areas we do have were starting to see those fade away. ! Mayor Dennis Kintigh, first elected in 2014, is vying for a third four-year term. I believe that can bring in recurring tourism, people who might come to Roswell two, three or four times a year, rather than once a year, Malone said. We need a good negotiator who understands how to close billion-dollar deals at the table. There are businesspeople on the council today, but I do think my skills are different than the rest of the council in terms of negotiations and being a CPA. Redlining is one of the big things that comes to mind. She added that she thinks the city should consider doing a Community Improvement District there. I dont think its the job of the city employee to be part-time events management personnel or do t-shirt sales, Malone said. The only official role is the appointment of the board members by the mayor himself, not by the City Council. This was done without any work committee session. Highlight your business' news on North Fulton's premier newsletter. We have almost either double, maybe even triple what Johns Creek and Milton have. I can work with people. The three-and-a-half hour forum, hosted by the Leadership Roswell Alumni Association, afforded three of the candidates for mayor and more than a dozen contenders for city council, the chance to address the community in person. Ive also been on the board for Advance Atlanta, which is a transportation-focused board across the metro area, and I was the North Fulton representative. It has been great to live in Roswell. Upcoming Election Qualified Candidates The following persons have qualified for office in the City of Roswell for the Municipal Special Election on November 8, 2022. You are not gonna get a certified civil engineer as the city engineer for $80,000 a year. Beyond living here for about 19 years in total, Ive seen the city through every phase. Agenda & Minutes. She was elected to complete the remaining one-year term for Post 1 seat on Roswell City Council in the December, 2022 Special Election. After my second year, my company transferred me to Memphis, where I studied Computer Engineering for a year. Chamian Cruz was a staff reporter with Appen Media Group and covered Roswell. Sells said he would try to avoid focusing on small, inconsequential issues that would deter companies from wanting to do business in Roswell. The answers contain modest edits due to space limitations. She has represented North Fulton through various leadership positions within organizations such as Advance Atlanta, Abundant Housing Atlanta, the National Small Business Association, the Georgia Association of Environmental Professionals, and Roswell Inc. Sarah is working towards her doctorate in Environmental Planning with a focus in city planning at the University of Georgia. Several of the cities in their comprehensive plan are shooting at 30 to 32 percent composition of workforce housing. I do believe that thats important for a city to have a diverse base of opportunities for housing. Upcoming Election Qualified Candidates The following persons have qualified for office in the City of Roswell for the Municipal Special Election on November 8, 2022. 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 Would you support the city completing or going through with the racial impact assessment? I believe that a vote for me is a vote for, We need to do what we need to do in Roswell now. Kintigh warned that capping salaries at that level could hamper the citys ability to recruit and retain employees. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. We love the city. WebMunicipal Elections You must be registered 29 days prior to the election as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. The Chattahoochee is sort of a moat. He said the additional funds would cost the average homeowner about $1 a day. Clearly, zoning is one of those. He has said in past interviews that the city should step away from the UFO Fest, which each July attracts tourists to the city. Appen Media, which publishes the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited the four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an i. I have no purpose in this other than particularly to provide as much authority to the residents of Roswell themselves as humanly possible and the least amount of government as humanly possible. I grew up in Brookfield, and that Target shopping center was literally a horse farm. That required money upfront, but yielded savings in the long run. Sarah Beeson: People underestimate how many residents are in East Roswell. WebElections. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Sells said he thinks residents need to decide if now is the right time to try to change the perception that Roswell is slipping behind other cities. Allen Sells: East Roswell is unique challenge. There are limited things that the city has in its purview. Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. Sarah Beeson: Transparency is crucial. If we want to be competitive as a city and for where people want to live, work and play, we need to support areas where they live, work and play. Mayor. Appen Media: In 2020, the East Roswell Economic Action Committee presented its final report. The more personal, walkable contacts we can have, the more return on investment we can have. We are on the east side. We need to focus on businesses as a city in these areas that are under stress. We need to keep doing the things that make this place a better community, but in so doing, were going to challenge some long held beliefs, Kintigh said. Allen Sells: A lot of times were not the ones to light the fire. Interview by CHAMIAN CRUZ, Editing by AMBER PERRY and PAT FOX. Appen Media: Can you tell me more about your ideal relationship between the city government and its local businesses? Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Hosted by IQM2. Having represented Senate District 32 in the New Mexico Senate from 1979 to 2013, eventually rising to the position of Senate Pro tem, Jennings cited that experience to show he can help bring consensus to government. Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Candidate Jason Miller is a Roswell small business owner. I will fight to protect this town from the overreach of this governor. Here's a transcript of that interview, led by reporter Chamian Cruz. Both of those organizations focus on supporting small businesses, especially here in North Fulton. These are circumstances that most people my age, who are in their 30s, would not be able to replicate. Miller said that as an analytical thinker, he would ask a lot of questions and gather citizen input before voting on a matter. Beeson, who said she would also focus on East Roswell, would turn to the Unified Development Code to ensure its in line with the citys vision for the area. So, being able to speak out on that, as well as being able to speak towards city planning and future planning, I think would complement the City Council.. 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 Id like to see more of that in Roswell.. Weve had 20 residents, on one item, comment. ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. We need to do it wisely. In his remarks, he portrayed himself as a reformer, and claimed that during his tenure, he led the city to actively address longstanding challenges. 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. Anytime these criticisms come up, its, Oh, we want to do it the way that Alpharetta does it. And they do it from just skimming the surface. A charter is the document that dictates how your city functions. We have the most river frontage property in the metropolitan area. Jennings said he would rule out any cuts to police, fire and transportation services. ROSWELL, N.M. Candidates in upcoming municipal elections took to the stage Tuesday night. The event began with candidates in all five city council races, but soon shifted to the contest for mayor. WebCandidate: Percentage: Votes: Sarah Beeson: 43.25%: 14,961: Jason Miller: 20.84%: 7,210: Allen Sells: 26.14%: 9,041: Mulham Shbeib: 9.77%: 3,380 : 34,592: The Municipal Runoff Special Election will take place on December 6, 2022. This is not a profession. We have incredibly weak laws and it makes it harder for the men and women that serve in our law enforcement here, Kintigh said. Follow her on Twitter @ambermarieperry. It certainly is, but theres a bigger one thats before us and thats the [Local Option Sales Tax] issue. Currently, those who know me best know I am relentless in the pursuit of accuracy, efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness for small to medium sized businesses, primarily in the retail automotive industry. We are already there. Allen Sells: My career has been made through negotiation. Whether as an Eagle Scout, Chief of the Fire Explorers or volunteering with the Bolivar County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as a dispatcher, I do not back down from challenges and thrive on discovering new opportunities. Appen Media: Whats the best way for residents to learn more about you and your platform and campaign? For those who dont know historically, land use and zoning has been indicative of racial inequalities. All Bernalillo Catron Chaves Cibola Colfax Curry De Baca Dona Ana Eddy Grant Guadalupe Harding Hidalgo Lea Lincoln Los Alamos Luna McKinley Mora Otero Quay Rio Arriba Roosevelt San Juan San Miguel Sandoval Santa Fe Sierra Socorro State Taos Torrance Union Valencia. When they did their assessment, one of the key points that they had made that I thought was interesting was their parks. Ive served on several organizations nonprofit boards across the city, including Roswell Inc and the National Small Business Association. Appen Media: What role do you see transparency playing in how the City Council operates? 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. She was elected to complete the remaining one-year term for Post 1 seat on Roswell City Council in the December, 2022 Special Election. And that is a part-time position that should be occupied by a citizen. And if youre a homeowner, youre appreciating the value of your homes.. I intend to apply my relentless pursuit of perfection to my role as a councilmember in order to move our city forward in the best possible way. We never sold our house in Roswell. We should find ways to take those sparks of ingenuity lets face it, most people in their life are not going to start a business. So, I think we have to say is now the time, is this the right way to do it and do we trust the people doing it? In December, there was a report that came out that showed that the parks program said, Well, its getting too high for us to maintain for our budget, and we have a demand for pottery classes, and we want pottery classes in there. When were prioritizing amenities over residents, that to me is a concern, especially when its something that we already have. On the ballot, are Post 1 City Council candidates Sarah Beeson, Allen Sells, Jason Miller and Mulham Shbeib as well as three bonds that could fund nearly $180 million in upgrades to parks, public safety and downtown parking. 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. 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. ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. Aug 8, 2022 SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS! The only time that we were given to comment on was at that meeting. I did it in the Senate and I can, I can do it in the council, Jennings said. At the same time, its realizing that we have certain resources that Alpharetta doesnt have. Among other items on his platform Malone calls for the city to do more in boosting its vibrant performing arts community. 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I think Roswell is structured in a correct way for that purpose. Im all about transparency. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Roswell has an identity crisis right now, in terms of trying to decide what it wants to be. I think thats incredibly helpful to what makes the community thrive. Looking at the situation, talking to the residents I was at their CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) meeting briefly. I make the point about park land in relation to businesses because those are community places. Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. The ballot will feature five City Council seats and the Municipal Judge position. It isnt going to happen, he said. Agenda & Minutes. You have permission to edit this article. I dont think we need mask mandates or anything like that, Jennings said. A Georgia driver's license (even if expired); A valid State or federal government photo ID; A valid government employee photo ID (city, county, state or U.S. government); Register to Vote in Person (at one of the locations below), Any public library or facility that issues driver's licenses. Why was there not a charter committee to talk about these changes? We should all be paying very close attention to that, because although we may get something out of the bond, were going to end up with nothing out of LOST if it goes away, Sells said. These opportunities were invaluable for learning to be an excellent listener and communicator. 2023 Roswell, GA. All Rights Reserved. Appen Media: Roswell is a very diverse community. Its a challenge for our residents. Thats something Id love to see more of I mean, the way that were able to come together as a community and see each other. 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