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…
Last night, Monday September 30, was the fifth Monday of the month. On months with five Mondays, City Council meets in an open forum. There’s no agenda. People are invited to speak on any topic, with no time limit. These fifth Mondays can represent the only time Council hears about some subjects from some people. …
More fun in Roswell this weekend! The Great Duck Race benefited Keep Roswell Beautiful and was a hoot – or a quack – from start to finish. It’s part of Rivers Alive, a statewide clean-up of our rivers and streams. A beautiful day and a bunch of rubber ducks on Big Creek? Yes, indeed! Our…
We had a busy weekend, and the centerpiece was a wonderful party hosted by Chipper and Jennifer Gronholm. I can’t thank them enough! I had a chance to talk with folks with long histories in Roswell and with folks who used to live in Roswell, but don’t anymore. Their perspectives on Roswell’s ups and downs…
Last Thursday, Alive After Five kicked the weekend off right! This fantastic community event is a great example of how Roswell is bursting at the seams with creativity and energy! Alive After Five is in its eighth year. For the last two years, my family and I have gravitated toward Alive After Five’s newer partner,…
My family and I had a great time at the end-of-summer party at Twelvestones neighborhood. We appreciated their hospitality, and my daughter enjoyed the pool until her lips turned blue! Twelvestones is located across the street from the just-approved site for a new 350-foot-tall public safety radio tower. They first learned about the tower from…
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