07.21.14: Here Comes The Judge

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…

11.19.13: UDC Meetings and More

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…

We came, we saw, we debated

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…

The UDC: A Suggested Process

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…

10.19.13: Dos and Don’ts

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…