Sarah Beeson is proud to have called Roswell home for most of her life. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. 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. Im a CPA, and my clients were Atlanta Housing Authority and several other housing authorities. The two parties have so far been unable to negotiate a deal. 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. WebMunicipal Elections You must be registered 29 days prior to the election as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. 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. We have the most river frontage property in the metropolitan area. Sarah Beeson; Jason Miller; Allen Sells; Mulham Shbeib [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. 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. ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. You must register to vote with the County. And that no resident would be denied service by the city if they made the sane decision. And how is that an advantage? Mayor since 2022. 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 want our residents to feel like being in Roswell has bettered their life, and part of that is providing them the opportunity to live here affordably and make a life for themselves. You can reach out to me on there. I am the only east side candidate. Allen Sells: I spent a good amount of time with the Roswell Housing Authority. Hi, my name is Jason Miller, and I live and work in Roswell, Georgia! Meeting Video. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and Mayor. Aug 8, 2022 SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS! When I purchased my first home, I couldnt afford to live here in Roswell. 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. Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Mulham Shbeib, CFO for Mar-Jac Poultry, has lived in Roswell for 10 years. I love being able to be in a community like that. 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. Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. You are not gonna get a certified civil engineer as the city engineer for $80,000 a year. 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. 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 Absentee Ballot Information Early/Advanced Voting Information 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. 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. Thats something that were starting to see deteriorate at a faster rate because we havent been staying on top of that in Roswell. Highlight your business' news for just $25! Miller said that as an analytical thinker, he would ask a lot of questions and gather citizen input before voting on a matter. By not saying no to opportunities offered, I started working in an accounting office at an automotive dealership in Memphis where I began learning. I think Roswell has a uniqueness that is a strength. ! Instead, Malone says, volunteers, the Roswell International UFO Museum & Research Center and local businesses should be in charge of the festival. I lived just over the line in Cherokee County on Cox Road. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Terms Terms for all municipal offices are four years, with elections being held every two years. The advanced/early voting schedule and locations are available on the Fulton County Voter App. Were sort of out of balance. 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. Appen Media, which publishes the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, invited the four candidates running for Roswell City Council Post 1 to record an i. Nobody really has the quaint, historic downtown, quirky as it is, that we do. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell Malone also sought to clear up remarks he has made about the annual UFO Festival in Roswell. 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. A charter is the document that dictates how your city functions. Instead, he said, he would focus more on making negotiations that would most benefit both parties. City Council sets policy for the operations of the City. Professionally, before founding my company, I was a financial controller for various automotive dealerships and dealer groups. Check out our other newsletters here. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Our improvements to this property have since led to other property owners updating their buildings too, and I love seeing that progress. We owned it for seven years. 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ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. 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. Is this the right approach? 2023 Roswell, GA. All Rights Reserved. For more information, visit, roswell-nm.gov. Were on our fourth address in Roswell. I think having that perspective of how many planets aligning, shooting star moments that I was able to have as a young person to move back into my hometown gives me a perspective that I know no other candidate is going to have. Id like to see more of that in Roswell.. Appen Media: If you have to give one last pitch, why should Roswell residents vote for you? 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. Candidate Sarah Beeson fields questions from the Herald's Chamian Cruz. 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. I came here. We have areas where we can easily develop more businesses. 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. Shbeib said he was a mascot for the University of Central Florida and University of South Florida. The charity works to renovate homes for children who need wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, dream bedrooms and therapy rooms to improve their independence and development. ! 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. Its intended to be citizens. City Councilmember: Post 1. Allen Sells: So much of culture is geography. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Miller said he supports the bonds to upgrade the citys parks and public safety buildings, but that he thinks the bond for downtown parking may not be the right fit. I mean that in terms of resources, not only in terms of having access to office buildings, right? Roswell needs a perspective for both sides. 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 went to Mountain Park Elementary. City Councilmember: Post 1. That required money upfront, but yielded savings in the long run. He said he believes that the salaries of some city employees are too high. Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Candidate Jason Miller is a Roswell small business owner. I have a lot of experience in corporate development, which in Roswell today is a big need. I have to say we can be united and unique at the same time. But, also, theres a forensic role for the City Council to play. I will fight to protect this town from the overreach of this governor. We dont have professional council members. Search By: County. We have to have those functions in government to ensure that you can continue to function, Jennings said. 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. Appen Media: What role do you see transparency playing in how the City Council operates? Resident registration starts March 6 for Roswell's summer camps & programs, and fall athletics. The four candidates discussed their ability to work with other councilmembers and shared their ideas to attract more businesses. 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. ROSWELL, N.M. Candidates in upcoming municipal elections took to the stage Tuesday night. Its important to have roots here. Both of those organizations focus on supporting small businesses, especially here in North Fulton. 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. 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.. Roswell residents that are registered to vote can participate in advanced/early voting at any Fulton County advanced voting location. If no agreement is reached, the tax ends at the end of this year. I had to make some very pointed decisions to be able to move back in, back at the time when we were in the middle of the housing crisis. 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