Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Mulham Shbeib, CFO for Mar-Jac Poultry, has lived in Roswell for 10 years. The next thing that I do, which I think is a relatively unique approach, I try to cross the table. 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. Allen Sells is the only candidate for Post 1 who lives on Roswells east side. The only time that we were given to comment on was at that meeting. 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. 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. The more personal, walkable contacts we can have, the more return on investment we can have. Roswell City Council candidate Sarah Beeson has advanced to the December 6th runoff after securing 43% of the vote. Thats been a point of frustration on my end. 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 ROSWELL Four candidates have qualified to run for the Post 1 Roswell City Council seat vacated earlier this year by Marcelo Zapata. Along the way, I fell out of love with engineering and took time away from school to focus on work. It includes recommendations on how to better promote economic development in this area. 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. 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. We have to focus on bringing jobs that allow people to live, work, play as well as thrive and grow their family. It certainly is, but theres a bigger one thats before us and thats the [Local Option Sales Tax] issue. ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. But, we were like, Our peeps are out here. So, we sold the house in Midtown right before COVID and instead bought a townhome in Roswell, so we could stay here with the people that we raised our kids with, the people that we go to church with. 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. I would say both geographically and in terms of population, Alpharetta is roughly two thirds of what Roswell is. They are Sarah Beeson, Mulham Shbeib, Jason Miller and Allen Sells. Perhaps the citys role would be through the operations of the business development offices and those kinds of people to help bring business to help support that cause. Weve done them and weve done them professionally, he said. The mayor and council can help drive this conversation with HUD, perhaps with state officials to provide the additional resources. Kintighs most high-profile opponent former state Sen. Timothy Jennings, D-Roswell, stressed the need to raise the pay of Roswells Police officers and bring more jobs to Roswell. Appen Media: In 2020, the East Roswell Economic Action Committee presented its final report. Most of the changes came out of how mayor and council function. If you recall a few years ago they had not passed an inspection in a lot of years, and concerned citizens recognized that if the Housing Authority was taken over by HUD (Housing and Urban Development), Roswell would lose the important part in making affordable housing a reality in Roswell. WebCandidate: Percentage: Votes: Sarah Beeson: 43.25%: 14,961: Jason Miller: 20.84%: 7,210: Allen Sells: 26.14%: 9,041: Mulham Shbeib: 9.77%: 3,380 : 34,592: The Municipal Runoff Special Election will take place on December 6, 2022. 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. We have incredibly weak laws and it makes it harder for the men and women that serve in our law enforcement here, Kintigh said. We need a good negotiator who understands how to close billion-dollar deals at the table. There are businesspeople on the council today, but I do think my skills are different than the rest of the council in terms of negotiations and being a CPA. Both of those organizations focus on supporting small businesses, especially here in North Fulton. Kintigh warned that capping salaries at that level could hamper the citys ability to recruit and retain employees. A mother of two who is dedicated to running her family's local small business, Sarah is active in Roswell's business community. Office. 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. He said the additional funds would cost the average homeowner about $1 a day. Election Results; Qualifying to Run for Office; Voter & Voting Information; Roswell City Council. 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. You have permission to edit this article. I think Roswell, we are at that crossroads for our identity right now. Mayor Wilson, City Council, and staff leadership set goals for Roswell's future during a recent retreat. Allen Sells: East Roswell is unique challenge. 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 | 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075, 770-641-3727 Appen Media: Where would you like to see more taxpayer money allocated? I went to Mountain Park Elementary. How would you decide whether to begin tackling the recommended improvements and how to fund them, along with having other additional and new priorities? Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Mulham Shbeib, CFO for Mar-Jac Poultry, has lived in Roswell for 10 years. Seventeen candidates file for Roswell city offices By Lisa Dunlap Jan 4, 2022 Roswell City Clerk Sharon Coll looks over some papers at City Hall Tuesday afternoon, the official candidate filing date for the 2022 municipal elections. I understand the hesitation from some residents of being concerned about over-development and wanting to make sure that our city is able to accommodate any level of growth. Kintigh said during his administration he has had to make such decisions, such as in 2016 and during the shutdowns of businesses caused by the states response to COVID-19. There is a lot about Roswell thats caught, not taught. 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. Sells said he trusts the citys various boards and committees to do the hard work before the City Council meetings. 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. We never sold our house in Roswell. We have a lot of parking lots that have potholes as deep as your tire. I am not making a promise I am offering evidence, Kintigh said. 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Our website is up,https://jasonforroswell.com, our Twitter is ready@jasonforroswell, and our Facebook is polished and ready for contenthttps://facebook.com/jasonforroswell. Im a chess player, so I try to turn the chess board around and say, OK, what moves would I do?. I plan on having two events per week beginning August 15 where I will make myself available to meet at a predetermined place and time in Roswell. Highlight your business' news on North Fulton's premier newsletter. The leadership has pulled that housing authority back from the brink. Resident registration starts March 6 for Roswell's summer camps & programs, and fall athletics. I forewent my Valentines Day dinner and showed up to the council meeting along with many other concerned residents, questioning why this process [was] being implemented without community input. I had to fight to be here. She said disagreement is not inherently vitriolic, and that with Roswells population of nearly 97,000, residents should be able to show diversity of thought. He said he believes the maximum salary for a city employee should be $80,000 a year. The trail that leads up to the waterfall on the Roswell side of Vickery Creek will be closed until April 30, 2023. Were on our fourth address in Roswell. 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 purpose is to bring citizens to the table to allow them to guide government with a clear eye. Reserve the perfect location for a party or special event. 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. The candidate forum was co-hosted by Roswell NEXT and Roswell I did it in the Senate and I can, I can do it in the council, Jennings said. I work alongside my family. Roswell has increased in diversity over the years, and thats something that I love. Seventeen candidates file for Roswell city offices By Lisa Dunlap Jan 4, 2022 Roswell City Clerk Sharon Coll looks over some papers at City Hall Tuesday afternoon, the official candidate filing date for the 2022 municipal elections. Hosted by IQM2. Secondly, we have a lot of areas that have operating businesses that have storefronts that are in disrepair, Miller said. Panelists from Roswell NEXT and Roswell Moms Network then asked the candidates if they thought they would complement the City Council or bring a different perspective. 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 You must register to vote with the County. Absentee voting has already begun ahead of the March 1 election. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The running joke is, When I was here, it was horse farms. And honestly it was. What role if any, should local government have in promoting or restricting affordable housing, which may include multifamily housing? Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. It isnt going to happen, he said. Allen Sells, Roswell City Council candidate, Johns Creek will not run its own municipal elections, Q&A's with Roswell City Council Post 1 candidates, Podcast: Allen Sells, Roswell City Council candidate, Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate, Mulham Shbeib, Roswell City Council candidate, Sarah Beeson, Roswell City Council candidate, Roswell City Council candidate forum to be held Thursday, Roswell City Council candidates make pitches at forum, Roswell City Council seat heads to Dec. 6 runoff, Now Hiring: Income Tax Preparer, Corporate and Individual, North Fulton cities rush to run their own elections, Liz Hausmann reflects on decades in public office, Johns Creek tours Greenville, SC as exemplary city. ROSWELL, N.M. Candidates in upcoming municipal elections took to the stage Tuesday night. So, whatisthe plan? Recently, however, representatives for the 15 cities have been haggling with county officials over how an estimated $3 billion in sales tax revenue should be distributed over the next 10 years. Office. 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. Roswell has about 30 percent of our tax digest in commercial property, 70 percent is in residential. The city he said should look at trimming its budget by as much as 25 or 30%. But, I do believe as a city, our top priority for all of our residents is to bring good paying jobs so people can afford to live in Roswell. For more information, visit, roswell-nm.gov. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. But, we should seek to fulfill the objectives of our citizens using a process thats tried and true as opposed to just making it up as we go. We may disagree, but we should both be clear about what our positions are. Appen Media: Do you have any other ideas for how Roswell can address affordable housing? WebMunicipal Elections You must be registered 29 days prior to the election as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. I know I have an amazing circle of people around me that are excited for me and have my back through this campaign that will make sure I stay on task to not only make it through the campaign, but to WIN this race we have set out on! Sarah Beeson: Were comparing apples and oranges a lot of times. The Housing Authority of Roswell is an important part of solving any problem that revolves around that issue. She was elected to complete the remaining one-year term for Post 1 seat on Roswell City Council in the December, 2022 Special Election. Beeson is a small business executive, Shbeib a chief financial officer, Miller a CEO and small business owner, and But, also, theres a forensic role for the City Council to play. We moved there when I was 9 years old. Interview by CHAMIAN CRUZ, Editing by AMBER PERRY and PAT FOX. Weve had 20 residents, on one item, comment. The ballot will feature five City Council seats and the Municipal Judge position. This is not a profession. No matter what your interest, Roswell has a class or program for you! Allen Sells: My career has been made through negotiation. Where we are truly out of balance is in our commercial real estate. To be able to see the diversity, not only of residents, but of businesses as well. Meeting Video. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. We are already there. Its a challenge for our residents. Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs, Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training, Chattahoochee River Pedestrian Bridge Project, Roswell Fire Department Full-Time Staffing Model, Building Permits, Applications & Resources, Alcoholic Beverage License/Permit Application. You can reach out to me on there. I have to say we can be united and unique at the same time. Bond financing is often used for major capital projects that are above and beyond the means of the annual operating budget. Agenda & Minutes. Well be canvassing and calling the voters of Roswell too, so they start thinking about the Jason Miller campaign and hearing our ideas, and us hearing theirs, on ways to make us all better. We also have a significantly larger population. You must register to vote with the County. WebSarah Beeson, Post 1 Councilmember (Liaison to Public Safety) Mike Palermo, Post 2 Councilmember (Liaison to the Community Development Department) Christine Hall, Post 3 Councilmember, Mayor Pro Tem (Liaison to the Finance Department) Peter Vanstrom, Post 4 Councilmember (Liaison to Economic Development) William Morthland, Post 5 Beeson agreed, saying that the parking deck, as it is currently being proposed, is very nebulous. The city has not released details on its potential size, final cost, location or whether visitors will have to pay to use it. Whether as an Eagle Scout, Chief of the Fire Explorers or volunteering with the Bolivar County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as a dispatcher, I do not back down from challenges and thrive on discovering new opportunities. Ill be building a volunteer list for various events as well. Its a challenge for our businesses. We dont play to that at all. We cannot afford to have another decade where we fall farther behind, and business opportunities leapfrogs us to go to the other cities. Mayor since 2022. ROSWELL, Ga. Four candidates have qualified for Roswells special municipal election in November. I am excited to learn more about how we can make Roswell better and how I can contribute to that coming to fruition!! Sells said he thinks residents need to decide if now is the right time to try to change the perception that Roswell is slipping behind other cities. Interview by CHAMIAN CRUZ, Editing by AMBER PERRY and PAT FOX. Meeting Video. 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. Is this the right approach? The assessment would be part of the citys comprehensive plan and include a full-scale examination process that is focused on staving off racial inequalities, particularly when it comes to zoning and land use regulations. City Councilmember: Post 1. She also holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Maryland. I love being able to be in a community like that. Every decade, the county and its cities renegotiate how money collected from LOST is distributed. I do have an environmental background. I dont think we need mask mandates or anything like that, Jennings said. KOB-TV, LLC Sarah Beeson: People underestimate how many residents are in East Roswell. At one point during the forum, moderator Rick Kraft asked each of the mayoral hopefuls what they would and would not cut if they had to cut the citys budget by 10%. 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 Beyond living here for about 19 years in total, Ive seen the city through every phase. 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. I make the point about park land in relation to businesses because those are community places. I believe that a vote for me is a vote for, We need to do what we need to do in Roswell now. 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. After careful consideration and lots of thinking, I am VERY excited to announce that I qualified for and intend to run for the upcoming special election to fill the Post 1 position for the Roswell City Council November 8, 2022! 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. But, in April, a number of Roswell residents pointed to possible racial bias in the City Councils new apartment ban and asked about the status of the racial impact assessment, an idea that was tossed around in 2020. Search By: County. Thats something Id love to see more of I mean, the way that were able to come together as a community and see each other. (Lisa Dunlap Photo) By Roswell Daily Record | 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075, 770-641-3727 WebMunicipal Elections You must be registered 29 days prior to the election as a resident within the area in which you intend to vote. These opportunities were invaluable for learning to be an excellent listener and communicator. If you dont, youll miss out on my message! Allen Sells: So much of culture is geography. Appen Media: The East Roswell Economic Action Committee presented its final report in 2020 and includes recommendations on how to better promote economic development in this area. [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. That makes me, as a resident, as someone whos very attuned to accountability and transparency, that makes me nervous. 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 After careful consideration and lots of thinking, I am VERY excited to announce that I qualified for and intend to run for the upcoming special election to fill the Post 1 position for the Roswell City Council November 8, 2022! Agendas, Briefs and Minutes. Report a non-emergency issue or concern with the City of Roswell app. Obviously, were a united Roswell. 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. A Georgia driver's license (even if expired); A valid State or federal government photo ID; A valid government employee photo ID (city, county, state or U.S. government); Register to Vote in Person (at one of the locations below), Any public library or facility that issues driver's licenses. We are either going to become more like California or we are going to become more like Texas or Florida, Malone said. But, I will say you know theyre in a tough spot still. Ive also been on the board for Advance Atlanta, which is a transportation-focused board across the metro area, and I was the North Fulton representative. 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. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. For the last 8 years, we have been proudly headquartered in Roswell, with the last two in our new HQ! I work there with my husband as well. Professionally, before founding my company, I was a financial controller for various automotive dealerships and dealer groups. 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. 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. Other opponents in Roswell City Council candidate Sarah Beeson was recently featured on Appen Media's (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald) podcast. By not saying no to opportunities offered, I started working in an accounting office at an automotive dealership in Memphis where I began learning. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. I have nothing to hide. Several of the cities in their comprehensive plan are shooting at 30 to 32 percent composition of workforce housing. ! 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. Were clear that we have assets that are unique. Aug 9, 2022 Former Councilman Marcelo Zapata resigned in June for health reasons Four candidates have qualified to run in a special election for Roswells Post 1 City Council seat. These are big changes, right? Statewide issues also made their way into the discussion. Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 Candidate Jason Miller is a Roswell small business owner. Appen Media: In April, a number of Roswell residents pointed to possible racial bias in the City Councils new apartment ban and asked about the status of the racial impact assessment, an idea that was tossed around in 2020. We are on the east side. 2023 Roswell, GA. All Rights Reserved. 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. Its intended to be citizens. We love Midtown. +2 Alpharetta and Roswell News Jason Miller, Roswell City Council candidate Oct 5, 2022 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. At the same time, its realizing that we have certain resources that Alpharetta doesnt have. And, then what commercial areas we do have were starting to see those fade away. When they did their assessment, one of the key points that they had made that I thought was interesting was their parks. After careful consideration and lots of thinking, I am VERY excited to announce that I qualified for and intend to run for the upcoming special election to fill the Post 1 position for the Roswell City Council November 8, 2022! The ballot will feature five City Council seats and the Municipal Judge position. One of the last questions Roswell NEXT and Roswell Moms Network asked was about the areas in the city they would focus on for redevelopment and ideas to make the city more business-friendly. 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. Shbeib said he was a mascot for the University of Central Florida and University of South Florida. Terms Terms for all municipal offices are four years, with elections being held every two years. Follow her on Twitter @ambermarieperry. 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 Four candidates are vying to fill the Roswell City Council Post 1 seat: Sarah Beeson Allen Sells Mulham Shbeib ; Jason Miller ; Important dates. And he criticized the recent fees imposed on the public to use city recreational facilities. I sat in on two community meetings, the one at the Roswell Housing Authority but also a more full eval of the entire process on the east side. Shbeib said he would vote on every issue independently by consulting his conscience, regardless of how the other City Council members vote. Appen has also made the interviews available to hear, in full, as episodes of the Inside the Box podcast. What can we do to get back in balance? I dont think thats the same as Roswell saying, We need Avalon or whatever the case may be. Nobody has the riverfront that we do. This was done without any work committee session. Those units are funded through Roswell Parks and Rec because its inside a park. Follow her on Twitter @xchamian. Nobody really has the quaint, historic downtown, quirky as it is, that we do. He said he believes that the salaries of some city employees are too high. Currently, those who know me best know I am relentless in the pursuit of accuracy, efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness for small to medium sized businesses, primarily in the retail automotive industry. 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. Hiders always lose. Clearly, zoning is one of those. Shbeib said he supports all three bonds, including the parking deck, because he thinks it would support the entire city by attracting more visitors. 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. City Council sets policy for the operations of the City. Public service, though mostly at a volunteer level, was very important to me growing up. 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