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Building a Professional Fire Department

One of the first issues I confronted as mayor was our part-time fire department. For decades, Roswell depended on firefighters who worked full-time elsewhere and covered shifts here on their off days. This model left us vulnerable: in the event of a regional or national disaster, we could have been left with little to no coverage. The lack of a full-time, cohesive team also hampered training, morale, and effectiveness.



Past Elected Officials knew this was a problem. For years, nothing was done. That changed in 2022. Our Council voted to launch a five-year transition to a full-time professional fire department. We are now in year four of that transition, with 27 full-time firefighters already on staff, operating under a 48/96 shift schedule. The results speak for themselves: faster response times, stronger teamwork, and national recognition, including the Senator Paul Sarbanes Award for excellence.

Putting Public Safety First

The same pattern existed in our police department. Roswell historically ranked near the bottom in officer pay, leading to constant vacancies. This was unacceptable. When you dial 911, you expect a fully staffed and fully equipped department.



We acted quickly, raising pay to best-in-class levels. Today, Roswell has zero sworn officer vacancies, a rare achievement in an era when police departments nationwide struggle to recruit. Along with improved pay, we invested in best-in-class technology, from license plate readers to the Roswell Crime Center. These tools, combined with a fully staffed force, mean our residents, businesses, and visitors can count on safety every single day.

We have taken Bold Action on Human Trafficking by closing 23 illicit Massage Parlors and the Economy Hotel. This was happening for years in Roswell – We have stepped in and stopped it.

Funding What Others Wouldn’t

For 40 years, previous councils talked about building a downtown parking deck. They talked about funding riverfront parks. They talked about improving sidewalks and modernizing fire stations. But they never acted.

In 2022, we took a different approach. Rather than ignoring the needs or trying to fund them piecemeal, we put the decision where it belongs: in the hands of our residents. We asked voters to approve a $180 million bond referendum for critical infrastructure projects. The people of Roswell said “yes” overwhelmingly.

That vote set history in motion. Today, long-delayed projects are under construction:

• A new Public Safety Center and new fire stations.

• Full funding for the River Parks Master Plan, approved in 2016 but never funded or implemented.

• Miles of new sidewalks and multi-use trails.
  

• Major upgrades to our parks.
  

• And yes, the long-promised downtown parking deck, which broke ground this August and will open in summer 2026.
  

Where others stalled, we acted.

Driving Economic Growth

Roswell had also fallen behind in economic development. Without a clear strategy, we missed opportunities to attract investment and jobs. My administration made economic development a top priority, anchored by four key corridors: Downtown, Midtown, Uptown, and the East Corridor.

Already, we’re seeing results:

• PBS Aerospace selected Roswell for its headquarters, bringing 100 high-paying jobs and advanced manufacturing to our city.

• CRH Financial Shared Services created hundreds of professional jobs, diversifying our tax base.

• Hill Street Mixed-Use Development is set to transform a rundown area by City Hall into a vibrant community hub.
  

• Our partnership with the United Soccer League will bring professional men’s and women’s soccer to East Roswell, alongside a mixed-use development that will be a regional destination.
  

These aren’t just projects, they’re investments in Roswell’s long-term prosperity.

Investing in Our Families and Future

At its heart, everything we do is about people, about making Roswell the best place for families. We’ve resurfaced more than 40 miles of roads, advanced long-overdue transportation projects like Big Creek Parkway, and added pedestrian beacons and trail connections to make our city safer and more connected.



We’ve upgraded parks, expanded youth programming, and preserved historic treasures like Mimosa Hall. At the same time, we’ve reformed city government itself, implementing zero-based budgeting, delivering the lowest millage rate in 30 years, consolidating retirement plans to save $1 million annually, and modernizing customer service so residents get the help they need more easily. We solved the Oxbo Road Project – a $15 Million – 15 Year Project debacle under previous administrations that was at 33% Completion when we came in. We came in and had it completed in 18 months for $2.3 Million.

A Clear Difference

The difference between where Roswell stood before 2022 and where we stand today is clear. For decades, our city coasted. Big problems were acknowledged but not addressed. Big projects were discussed but never funded. Some Problems like Human Trafficking were not even acknowledged.



That era is over. Today, Roswell is a city of action. We are building a stronger fire department, supporting our police with pay and technology, investing in long-neglected infrastructure, attracting international businesses, and delivering the amenities families want and deserve.

We are not just talking about becoming the #1 family community in America. We are building it, one project, one investment, one commitment at a time.

The results are here, the progress is visible, and the future of Roswell is brighter than ever.