I would say that nobody: teachers, students, an employee nor city employee should be required to wear a mask to have a job, get a job or keep it, he said. On a lighter note, panelists asked several nonpolitical questions such as what the candidates would choose for their careers if money were no object. Ill be building a volunteer list for various events as well. Its a challenge for our residents. That makes me, as a resident, as someone whos very attuned to accountability and transparency, that makes me nervous. A former FBI agent and police officer, Kintigh faulted the legislature and governor for the citys high crime rate. Replacing one failed business with a second thinly capitalized business is not doing favors to the business owner whos risking the capital or to the community that gets to pick up the pieces. 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. +2 Alpharetta and Roswell News Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 ROSWELL, N.M. Candidates in upcoming municipal elections took to the stage Tuesday night. ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. 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. I dont believe anyone on council has an environmental background, and we have the largest river frontage in the metropolitan area, Beeson said. [To] have a keen mind when approaching our different changes to the UDC (Unified Development Code) is something that we need to be aware of and having that third party make those assessments will be incredibly helpful. But, also, generational wealth thats passed down through purchasing of housing, the ability to access a down payment for a mortgage, even having a mortgage. 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. ROSWELL, N.M. Candidates in upcoming municipal elections took to the stage Tuesday night. The trail that leads up to the waterfall on the Roswell side of Vickery Creek will be closed until April 30, 2023. 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. For me personally, out of the three questions on the bond, I realize the issue of public safety is probably the highest priority at this point in time to make sure that we can provide full coverage for each Roswell citizen and so that we can make sure that we maintain our fire facilities for a new full-time fire department, Beeson said. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and Sarah Beeson: I was raised in Roswell for the most part. 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. 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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. 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. Hi, my name is Jason Miller, and I live and work in Roswell, Georgia! 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. He continued: If you had to cut something I think you would probably have to look at some of the extra programs you have out there, and some of the areas such as parks.. There is a crime problem and in the state and its due to the failures of the Legislature and the governors in Santa Fe. 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. ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. Register online for classes and programs. She was elected to complete the remaining one-year term for Post 1 seat on Roswell City Council in the December, 2022 Special Election. Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Roswell City Council Post 1 candidate Mulham Shbeib came by Appen Media for a conversation about his campaign. I dont think we need the hundred thousand, one hundred thousand and twenty-five thousand, one seventy-five thousand (dollar) salaries at the city level, Malone said. Beyond living here for about 19 years in total, Ive seen the city through every phase. 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. 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. After graduating high school in Cleveland, MS in 1994, I took a varied approach to my postsecondary education. 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. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell 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. 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. I had to fight to be here. He said the additional funds would cost the average homeowner about $1 a day. Allen Sells: Roswell has a good size complement of what I would call workforce housing. Theres 11,300 units in Roswell, which is over 30 percent of the housing stock. Appen Media: If you have to give one last pitch, why should Roswell residents vote for you? Appen Media: Whats the best way for residents to learn more about you and your platform or campaign? 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. WebHi, my name is Jason Miller, and I live and work in Roswell, Georgia! 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. Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Mulham Shbeib, CFO for Mar-Jac Poultry, has lived in Roswell for 10 years. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell Moms Network. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. And that is a part-time position that should be occupied by a citizen. (Lisa Dunlap Photo) By Roswell Daily Record Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. So, it would beg the question as to how re-zoning certain areas or limiting certain types of housing is going to impact the diversity of Roswell. Mayor Kurt Wilson. He said he believes the maximum salary for a city employee should be $80,000 a year. While some candidates were more concise in their responses than others, every effort was made to apportion space equally. Where we are truly out of balance is in our commercial real estate. City Council sets policy for the operations of the City. Ive served on several organizations nonprofit boards across the city, including Roswell Inc and the National Small Business Association. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Thats even more expensive than the bond issue.. To be truthful, Im not really certain of how to do that effectively, but I cannot wait to try! Office. Mayor. We'll feature your content on our News From Local Business section & our Marketplace front page to give it maximum exposure for the next 30 days. But, just because were a great city, it doesnt mean theres opportunities.. 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 Miller said that as an analytical thinker, he would ask a lot of questions and gather citizen input before voting on a matter. 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. 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. The Housing Authority is clearly one of those. 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 have 20 other people who agreed with me, and it wasnt even a back-and-forth or feeling like you were considering our comments. WebMunicipal Elections You must be registered 29 days prior to the election as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. Clearly, zoning is one of those. Chamian Cruz was a staff reporter with Appen Media Group and covered Roswell. Mayor since 2022. One of the concerns I had was Leita Thompson Park. We have to have those functions in government to ensure that you can continue to function, Jennings said. 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. But the loss of sales tax money could be even more costly. And I can get people together and get them to work together. They are Sarah Beeson, Mulham Shbeib, Jason Miller and Allen Sells. Ive not lived here the entire time. Appen Media: A lot of longtime Roswell residents take a lot of pride in being here for so long or growing up here. 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. She was elected to complete the remaining one-year term for Post 1 seat on Roswell City Council in the December, 2022 Special Election. You must register to vote with the County. 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. What is it that Im trying to accomplish for our team, our capital, our company, our city? The Housing Authority of Roswell is an important part of solving any problem that revolves around that issue. Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. Im a CPA, and my clients were Atlanta Housing Authority and several other housing authorities. 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. Allen Sells is the only candidate for Post 1 who lives on Roswells east side. The answers contain modest edits due to space limitations. We have incredibly weak laws and it makes it harder for the men and women that serve in our law enforcement here, Kintigh said. I grew up here. 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. He would also explore offering economic incentives such as job tax credits. We have to focus on bringing jobs that allow people to live, work, play as well as thrive and grow their family. 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 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 Mayor Wilson, City Council, and staff leadership set goals for Roswell's future during a recent retreat. And, then what commercial areas we do have were starting to see those fade away. It was approved by several council members that are currently on council with the understanding that with the racial equity impact assessment, we could have a third-party consultant that we were contracting with to determine our land use policies and our zoning policies and how thats going to have an impact. Appen has also made the interviews available to hear, in full, as episodes of the Inside the Box podcast. Eva Tellez was the only mayoral hopeful who did not participate in the forum. And how is that an advantage? WebElections. We also have a wonderful tree canopy and green space. Appen Media: Can you tell me more about your ideal relationship between the city government and its local businesses? Both of those organizations focus on supporting small businesses, especially here in North Fulton. Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. But also, 400 is the Great Wall. And that no resident would be denied service by the city if they made the sane decision. 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. Appen has also made the interviews available to hear, in full, as episodes of the Inside the Box podcast. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. Publix was a horse farm. She was elected to complete the remaining one-year term for Post 1 seat on Roswell City Council in the December, 2022 Special Election. 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. Everyones saying, Im against, Im against, Im against. Then it goes back, and they vote as a block unanimously, Yes. So, Im feeling on my endIve sat here for a five-hour meeting on a super uncomfortable wooden pew. 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. 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. Appen Media: Do you have any ideas on how to do that? 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. Youre not going to learn it in a book. Instead, he said, he would focus more on making negotiations that would most benefit both parties. Here's a transcript of that interview, led by reporter Chamian Cruz. Sarah Beeson: Ive lived here through every phase of my life. 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: I spent a good amount of time with the Roswell Housing Authority. It certainly is, but theres a bigger one thats before us and thats the [Local Option Sales Tax] issue. Same diversity applies to a city. Appen Media: Where would you like to see more taxpayer money allocated? This is a great city. 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. Kintigh warned that capping salaries at that level could hamper the citys ability to recruit and retain employees. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell | 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075, 770-641-3727 Shbeib said he thinks there is no reason for Roswell to be losing businesses to neighboring cities. 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 Secondly, we have a lot of areas that have operating businesses that have storefronts that are in disrepair, Miller said. We need to continue to improve. 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 The leadership has pulled that housing authority back from the brink. Nobody really has the quaint, historic downtown, quirky as it is, that we do. Candidate Sarah Beeson fields questions from the Herald's Chamian Cruz. If no agreement is reached, the tax ends at the end of this year. The only time that we were given to comment on was at that meeting. 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. That makes me even more excited to be involved! At the same time, its realizing that we have certain resources that Alpharetta doesnt have. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. I think it was absolutely appropriate for Roswell to say, Where did we miss that? 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