Clearly, we have deferred maintenance , Sells said. 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. After careful consideration and lots of thinking, I am VERY excited to announce that I qualified for and intend to run for the upcoming special election to fill the Post 1 position for the Roswell City Council November 8, 2022! You can reach out to me on there. 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. I grew up here. Office. However, my concerns for the city and all my neighbors are common to us all: traffic; safety; and controlled, meaningful development initiatives that improve the overall quality and character of Roswell, especially since we are the pocket of perfect in my opinion. Aug 8, 2022 SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS! So, whatisthe plan? A mother of two who is dedicated to running her family's local small business, Sarah is active in Roswell's business community. Professionally, before founding my company, I was a financial controller for various automotive dealerships and dealer groups. Appen Media: Do you have any ideas on how to do that? Im continuing to grow here. Roswell City Council candidate Sarah Beeson has advanced to the December 6th runoff after securing 43% of the vote. 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. Its a challenge for our residents. The mayor and City Council have made it clear they do not want to see any more construction of new apartments in Roswell unless they are part of a mixed-use development. I have neighbors who are Black, Latino, Jewish, folks who are European immigrants. Highlight your business' news for just $25! Some of the recommendations that they had was trying to support large business growth in addition to small business growth and giving some of these areas more community-oriented approaches. I spent my first two years studying Mechanical Engineering on an Air Force ROTC scholarship at the University of Alabama. Agendas, Briefs and Minutes. 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. Miller said that as an analytical thinker, he would ask a lot of questions and gather citizen input before voting on a matter. 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. 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. 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. Aug 8, 2022 SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS! Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411. We have about 50 employees, based in Roswell. I plan on having two events per week beginning August 15 where I will make myself available to meet at a predetermined place and time in Roswell. We invite them to invest in Roswell. Those units are funded through Roswell Parks and Rec because its inside a park. ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. Along the way, I fell out of love with engineering and took time away from school to focus on work. If you think about a small shop, they tend to be very thinly capitalized and of the size that if the wind blows the wrong way, youve got a derelict business. What is it that Im trying to accomplish for our team, our capital, our company, our city? Other opponents in Roswell City Council candidate Sarah Beeson was recently featured on Appen Media's (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald) podcast. Both of those organizations focus on supporting small businesses, especially here in North Fulton. Were also raising two small children together. 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. Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson ( See Q&A) Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ( See Q&A) Jason Miller ( See Q&A) Important dates 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 Mayor. The way I look at it: If youre looking at biodiversity, its indicative of a healthy environment. 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. Michelle Lujan Grishams public health orders that require the wearing of face coverings in public. I have nothing to hide. The more personal, walkable contacts we can have, the more return on investment we can have. Web2022 Local Election Contest/Candidate List. The ballot will feature five City Council seats and the Municipal Judge position. I am excited to learn more about how we can make Roswell better and how I can contribute to that coming to fruition!! 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. These are circumstances that most people my age, who are in their 30s, would not be able to replicate. I previously served on the board for Abundant Housing Atlanta, which focuses on affordability and inclusivity for housing. Agenda & Minutes. KOB-TV, LLC As a CPA and as someone who has housing authority experience, we should look at those things and see what can be restruck or re-traded. 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. One of the reasons why I initially pushed back on this is exactly to your point about affordability and making sure that our city is able to accommodate and be inclusive of our residents that we currently have. 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. They are Sarah Beeson, Mulham Shbeib, Jason Miller and Allen Sells. Here's a transcript of that interview, led by reporter Chamian Cruz. We cant make people invest in Roswell. One of the last questions Roswell NEXT and Roswell Moms Network asked was about the areas in the city they would focus on for redevelopment and ideas to make the city more business-friendly. Roswell has about 30 percent of our tax digest in commercial property, 70 percent is in residential. She said disagreement is not inherently vitriolic, and that with Roswells population of nearly 97,000, residents should be able to show diversity of thought. We moved there when I was 9 years old. Ive proven that I can. We are already there. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell Moms Network. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. 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. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. We have 40,000 residents from Warsaw Road over to the edge of East Roswell heading towards Gwinnett County. Otherwise, your tax digest doesnt cover the operations of the city, so youre chasing grants or youre using other resources that could be used to better the city to make up the shortfall because youre out of balance. Opportunities abound in our city for improvements! We have incredibly weak laws and it makes it harder for the men and women that serve in our law enforcement here, Kintigh said. 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. 2023 Roswell, GA. All Rights Reserved. Were on our fourth address in Roswell. Appen has also made the interviews available to hear, in full, as episodes of the Inside the Box podcast. I think thats incredibly helpful to what makes the community thrive. 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. Mayor Dennis Kintigh, first elected in 2014, is vying for a third four-year term. Allen Sells: East Roswell is unique challenge. With about 90 days left until the election, time is of the essence for building my campaign! I love being able to be in a community like that. Instead, he said, he would focus more on making negotiations that would most benefit both parties. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. 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. Resident registration starts March 6 for Roswell's summer camps & programs, and fall athletics. Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs, Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training, Chattahoochee River Pedestrian Bridge Project, Roswell Fire Department Full-Time Staffing Model, Building Permits, Applications & Resources, Alcoholic Beverage License/Permit Application. I understand the hesitation from some residents of being concerned about over-development and wanting to make sure that our city is able to accommodate any level of growth. When they did their assessment, one of the key points that they had made that I thought was interesting was their parks. We cannot afford to have another decade where we fall farther behind, and business opportunities leapfrogs us to go to the other cities. Mayor Wilson, City Council, and staff leadership set goals for Roswell's future during a recent retreat. WebElections. Appen has also made the interviews available to hear, in full, as episodes of the Inside the Box podcast. Why was there not a charter committee to talk about these changes? 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. The way Roswell does it, and Im sure all the other municipalities do too, you go through some training after you become a council member about how this stuff works because that way you can add value. ROSWELL, N.M. Candidates in upcoming municipal elections took to the stage Tuesday night. I say get the bad news out early. On Tuesday night, Malone clarified that he supports the festival and the revenue it brings in. In terms of if I think our city government has an impact on that, absolutely. Appen Media: Can you tell me more about your ideal relationship between the city government and its local businesses? We have 20 other people who agreed with me, and it wasnt even a back-and-forth or feeling like you were considering our comments. Absentee Ballot Information Early/Advanced Voting Information Mayor. Malone though said he believes the hypothetical 10% was not enough. This is not a profession. Mayor since 2022. But, also, theres a forensic role for the City Council to play. The Housing Authority is clearly one of those. When I purchased my first home, I couldnt afford to live here in Roswell. He said Roswell should reconsider its process for starting a business and maintaining a business license. Web2022 Local Election Contest/Candidate List. AMBER PERRY/APPEN MEDIA Election Coverage Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson ( See Q&A) Allen Sells ( See Q&A) Mulham Several of the cities in their comprehensive plan are shooting at 30 to 32 percent composition of workforce housing. 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! To be truthful, Im not really certain of how to do that effectively, but I cannot wait to try! Allen Sells: So much of culture is geography. Allen Sells: I have real world experience in a lot of things that matter to Roswell. If all three bonds are approved, average property owners with homes valued at $450,000 can expect to pay nearly $350 more on their tax bills over the next 30 years. 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. Youre not going to learn it in a book. (Lisa Dunlap Photo) By Roswell Daily Record The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2022 Absentee Voting February 1 - February 25, 2022 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Roswell City Hall 425 N Richardson Avenue Roswell, NM 88201 Sarah Beeson: Check out votebeeson.com. Appen Media: A lot of longtime Roswell residents take a lot of pride in being here for so long or growing up here. We need to focus on bringing in some clients that bring almost a destination, whether its just a work destination, or its a true destination for leisure. Weve had 20 residents, on one item, comment. Somebody said, Ah, I have this great idea. We, as citizens, have a great opportunity to blow on those embers in different ways. We talk a lot about affordable housing and affordable cost of living in the City of Roswell, Shbeib said. 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. Appen Media: Can you tell us a little about yourself and what that brings to the voters? Thats something that were starting to see deteriorate at a faster rate because we havent been staying on top of that 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. For those who dont know historically, land use and zoning has been indicative of racial inequalities. 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. Historic Roswell is a perfect example of that, Beeson said. Register online for classes and programs. Since being sworn in this year, the newly elected City Council and Mayor Kurt Wilson have largely voted unanimously on many issues. All three candidates voiced opposition to Gov. We have almost either double, maybe even triple what Johns Creek and Milton have. 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. I sat in on two community meetings, the one at the Roswell Housing Authority but also a more full eval of the entire process on the east side. I do believe that thats important for a city to have a diverse base of opportunities for housing. I am the only east side candidate. 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. I think it was absolutely appropriate for Roswell to say, Where did we miss that? Is this the right approach? You have permission to edit this article. Im a CPA, and my clients were Atlanta Housing Authority and several other housing authorities. 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. No incumbents to challenge and a fair field of excellent candidates running against me made this election an excellent entry point as a rookie to campaigning and learning how to spread my message across a city of 100,000. 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.. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Mayor Kurt Wilson. Appen Media: If you have to give one last pitch, why should Roswell residents vote for you? And thats an investment that I like to see all the way through. How the state responded then, Kintigh said, was to offer city employees buyouts and early retirement packages. Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson ( See Q&A) Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ( See Q&A) Jason Miller ( See Q&A) Important dates 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 Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. What can we do to get back in balance? I dont think thats the same as Roswell saying, We need Avalon or whatever the case may be. Nobody has the riverfront that we do. Kintigh noted that he has repeatedly declared no city employee will lose their job for opting not to wear a mask or getting fully vaccinated. 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. Instead, Malone says, volunteers, the Roswell International UFO Museum & Research Center and local businesses should be in charge of the festival. We never sold our house in Roswell. Beyond living here for about 19 years in total, Ive seen the city through every phase. If no agreement is reached, the tax ends at the end of this year. 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. As someone who lives on the far east side, coming over to City Hall can be, at the wrong time of day better pack a tent. Same diversity applies to a city. Terms Terms for all municipal offices are four years, with elections being held every two years. You have permission to edit this article. 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. In all reality, our city is thriving and headed in a great direction under the Wilson administration. City Council sets policy for the operations of the City. Eva Tellez was the only mayoral hopeful who did not participate in the forum. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. I can work with people. It wants to be Alpharetta in one way. She was elected to complete the remaining one-year term for Post 1 seat on Roswell City Council in the December, 2022 Special Election. 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. And we did. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Municipal, county, state and federal elections are all facilitated by Fulton County. We raised our children in Roswell, been here since 1995. One of the things that I learned early in my career in negotiations is you need to begin the negotiation with a clear model of what your business model is. But, I will say you know theyre in a tough spot still. Appen Media, which publishes the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited the four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an i. Allen Sells: A lot of times were not the ones to light the fire. The answers contain modest edits due to space limitations. The Housing Authority of Roswell is an important part of solving any problem that revolves around that issue. City Council sets policy for the operations of the City. 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. I came here. The purpose is to bring citizens to the table to allow them to guide government with a clear eye. The ballot will feature five City Council seats and the Municipal Judge position. The ballot will feature five City Council seats and the Municipal Judge position. The editor of a digital currency magazine, Guy Malone voiced support for southeast New Mexico seceding from the rest of the state, so the most conservative part of the state can become part of Texas. Jennings said he would rule out any cuts to police, fire and transportation services. Sarah Beeson: People underestimate how many residents are in East Roswell. But, we also got to see growing diversity. That makes me even more excited to be involved! And he criticized the recent fees imposed on the public to use city recreational facilities. When we moved here, I still worked in the CNN Center. 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. Sarah Beeson: I see the city planning side, and then I see the small business side and the way that you impact your local economy. You must register to vote with the County. Early voting for the special election is Oct. 17-30. He said the additional funds would cost the average homeowner about $1 a day. I work alongside my family. Most of the changes came out of how mayor and council function. Meeting Video. Mayor Kurt Wilson. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and We need to do it wisely. We need to attract some corporate clients that go out shopping at lunchtime or go support these restaurants, so they can make it. 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 Allen Sells: I spent a good amount of time with the Roswell Housing Authority. We are interested in their success as our citizens and as a means to drive affordable housing in Roswell. You can report issues such as a pothole, tall grass, missed garbage pickup, broken streetlights, and many others. Appen Media: Roswell City Council often talks about what the City of Alpharetta does right and what can be done in Roswell to be more like Alpharetta. ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. The public is invited to provide feedback on the Roswell Police Department's accreditation compliance. It is not a slight on Roswell to say that we face some challenges that are probably imminent and need immediate care and attention. Recently, however, representatives for the 15 cities have been haggling with county officials over how an estimated $3 billion in sales tax revenue should be distributed over the next 10 years. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Candidate Jason Miller is a Roswell small business owner. 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. After careful consideration and lots of thinking, I am VERY excited to announce that I qualified for and intend to run for the upcoming special election to fill the Post 1 position for the Roswell City Council November 8, 2022!! How would you decide whether to begin tackling the recommended improvements and how to fund them, along with having other additional and new priorities? Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs, Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training, Chattahoochee River Pedestrian Bridge Project, Roswell Fire Department Full-Time Staffing Model, Building Permits, Applications & Resources, Alcoholic Beverage License/Permit Application. After careful consideration and lots of thinking, I am VERY excited to announce that I qualified for and intend to run for the upcoming special election to fill the Post 1 position for the Roswell City Council November 8, 2022! The only way youre going to pick that up is by being here, meeting the people, catching the culture of Roswell. How do you see that as being an advantage running for City Council? Reach Amber Perry at 770-847-8334. I remember what it was like being the one brown kid in my elementary school class and to have children now who are racially mixed be able to grow up in an environment where they can see folks who look like them and also be around folks who dont look like them, get to know people who maybe have a different background or different culture than you. At the same time, its realizing that we have certain resources that Alpharetta doesnt have. 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. Hiders always lose. 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. City Council sets policy for the operations of 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. Agenda & Minutes. But, we were like, Our peeps are out here. So, we sold the house in Midtown right before COVID and instead bought a townhome in Roswell, so we could stay here with the people that we raised our kids with, the people that we go to church with. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell Ive stood up that is what I have done. This was done without any work committee session. +2 Alpharetta and Roswell News Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Search By: County. 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. 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. 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. The four candidates discussed their ability to work with other councilmembers and shared their ideas to attract more businesses. WebElections. Or, what can Roswell do differently using its own unique resources and characteristics to be successful? AMBER PERRY/APPEN MEDIA Election Coverage Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson ( See Q&A) Allen Sells ( See Q&A) Mulham Shbeib ( See Q&A) Jason Miller Sarah Beeson: Ive lived here through every phase of my life. We do environmental and geotechnical engineering consulting. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. He said he believes the maximum salary for a city employee should be $80,000 a year. 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. *Municipal Runoff Special Election to fill the unexpired term of City Council Post1. For the last 8 years, we have been proudly headquartered in Roswell, with the last two in our new HQ! Roswell has a fair amount of diverse housing. I think the role of the City Council, different than perhaps state or federal, is to blow on the embers. 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. Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. 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