March 21, 2017: Today’s the day, calloo callay, where We The People get to choose our representation on Roswell City Council. While the race to fill the 6th District Congressional seat (Vote April 18th!) is demanding a great deal of attention – rightfully – remember that your local elections have the larger impact on your…
Friends! I am beyond excited to be involved with a wonderful group of people who are assembling (what is shaping up to be) the event of 2016. Gather ‘round and hear all about it … You can’t miss the Inaugural Roswell Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Country Club of Roswell.…
Tomorrow is Tuesday, July 22. Voting day for the runoff. There are several important contests: state school superintendent, Fulton County Commissioner, US Senate (won’t it be a relief when those ads are over with?!), Congress, Fulton County judge – and City of Roswell judge. I admit that I’ve been pretty ambivalent about the whole concept…
If you are a homeowner or property owner in Roswell, you got a postcard informing you of the remaining meetings regarding the Unified Development Code (UDC) that are open to the public. The next one is the Planning Commission meeting tonight, Tuesday November 19th, at 7 PM in Council chambers at City Hall. The city…
When I qualified to run for Roswell City Council 10 weeks (or so) ago, I had no idea what to expect. I just knew that I felt a pull to make a difference – to provide a new voice and a new perspective. To stand up for the people who live and do business here,…
I’ve heard versions of this question directly and indirectly. I’m not insulted when someone asks me directly how I will manage a seat on the City Council, my part-time job as a freelance writer/editor, and my role as the involved mom of a three-year-old. I’m not insulted when I’m asked directly because it’s reasonable for…
Last week, the Roswell Women’s Club hosted a Candidate Forum at Roswell City Hall. Last night, RoswellNEXT hosted a Candidate Debate at High Meadows School. Both events were successful — voters benefit anytime they can see their candidates in action. If you couldn’t make it to either, never fear! Here’s a link to the Women’s…
“It’s hard to hit a moving target …” The Unified Development Code (UDC) is designed to update and clarify Roswell’s zoning. It’s a critically important document that will guide our development and redevelopment for the foreseeable future. The process of creating the UDC began about two years ago. Many of the meetings about this document…
There are ways to improve the UDC process so that we are all confident that it’s the best road map for Roswell’s future and that it protects the goals and values of Roswell’s residents and small businesses[1]. Following are details of my suggested approach. The outline is flexible; when you read it, you’ll get a…
I’m “back where it all started” and ready to be part of this great city, now and into the future, with a strong focus on community engagement and targeted growth that preserves our character and quality of life!
A good friend of mine is weary from dealing with the city and city council and feeling frustrated. That sentence could be applied to many people in Roswell! My friend shared with me her observations and suggestions for how to be an effective and honest city council representative. It should be noted that these principles…
“It’s important not to develop for development’s sake.” Roswell’s Unified Development Code (UDC) is being created to streamline and clean up Roswell’s zoning. We need this clarity, and we need to encourage redevelopment and development in Roswell. However, we must focus our efforts on run-down areas and consider the big picture of infrastructure, including traffic. …
The first in a series of videos about me and what I believe in. This installment focuses on community engagement — what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s important for Roswell!
Saturday was Youth Day in Roswell – one of those days that reminds us all how wonderful this place is. I joked that with the parade, Farm Days, festivals, barbecues, football parties … there were probably a whole lot of naps and early bedtimes in this city. The Youth Day Parade is also the only…
I decided to run for City Council for a number of reasons. The one that’s most on my mind these days is best expressed by a story. A group of friends and neighbors was working together to express our opinions and to make suggestions about a large project. We knew it wouldn’t be easy because…
Kendra Myers Cox for Roswell 