My record as mayor.
In my own words.
I came into office promising bold leadership, transparency, and results. What I actually delivered was confusion, credit-taking, and controversy. I’ve claimed victories built on other people’s work, called chaos “discipline,” and turned basic city management into headline drama.
I’ve spent more time polishing my image than fixing Roswell’s problems—and the results show it. Projects rushed, budgets bungled, departments demoralized, and promises broken.
The truth behind my talking points.
I Took Credit for a Project I Didn’t Finish: Oxbo.
I bragged about “finishing” Oxbo after my predecessor’s so-called debacle. In reality, Oxbo started in 2006 and was funded by voters in 2016. The previous administration cleaned up the mess, saved millions, and cleared all elected officials of fault.
I didn’t finish Oxbo — I just finished the press release.
I Claimed Economic Wins I Didn’t Earn.
I like to say I brought PBS Aerospace and CRH Building Materials to Roswell. The truth? The Georgia Department of Economic Development brought them — just like it brought GreyOrange years earlier. Any mayor would have supported those deals.
I didn’t attract business to Roswell — I just attached my name to it.
Source: GreyOrange Relocates Its Global HQ to Roswell - Roswell Inc likeGov. Kemp welcomes global building leader CRH’s expansion with new, $1.7 million finance center and 300 new jobs
I “Fixed” Hill Street by Making It Worse.
I accused my predecessor of pushing a bad apartment plan — even though she didn’t support or vote for it. My own “solution” is a speculative, unbuilt project trading city land and increasing density while relying on parking revenue that doesn’t exist.
I didn’t stop overdevelopment — I rebranded it.
Source: Roswell approves new Hill Street apartments | Alpharetta and Roswell News | appenmedia.com
I Claimed to Fully Staff the Police — Then Cut Their Support.
I inherited a nearly full police force and took credit for finishing the job. Then I cut training and certification budgets so deeply that Roswell Police and 911 will lose CALEA accreditation for the first time in over a decade.
I didn’t strengthen public safety — I weakened it.
Source: City increases pay for Roswell police officers | Alpharetta and Roswell News | appenmedia.com
I Took Credit for the Fire Department Transition That Was Already Underway
I act like I built a full-time fire department from scratch. But the previous administration already planned and budgeted it, hiring Chief Joe Penino to lead the transition. They did the hard work. I claimed the glory.
I didn’t modernize Roswell’s Fire Department — I inherited it.
Source: Roswell Hires Joe Pennino As New Fire Chief | Roswell, GA Patch and Former Roswell firefighters file suit against city | Alpharetta and Roswell News | appenmedia.com
I Promised Financial Discipline — Then Laid Off Longtime Staff
I called zero-based budgeting a “bold reform.” Instead, it’s been chaotic and opaque. City staff were laid off right before the holidays, and spending remains anything but transparent.
I didn’t bring fiscal discipline — I brought dysfunction.
Sources: Roswell defers vote on $197 million budget | Alpharetta and Roswell News | appenmedia.com and Roswell inks Hill Street deal, 2025 budget and fire station relocation | Alpharetta and Roswell News | appenmedia.com
I Rushed a Parking Garage to Boost My Campaign
I called it “long overdue.” What I delivered was controversy: eminent domain fights, the wrong location, confusion over fees, and a race to start construction before election season.
I didn’t deliver a parking solution — I delivered another mess.
Source: Roswell history lovers unite against demolition of Masonic Lodge | Alpharetta and Roswell News | appenmedia.com andRoswell snags Masonic Lodge through eminent domain | Alpharetta and Roswell News | appenmedia.com
The Bottom Line
I said I’d make Roswell a model city. Instead, I’ve made it a cautionary tale. Behind every “achievement” I claim lies someone else’s work, wasted resources, or broken promises.
Pretty much anyone could do a better job as mayor of Roswell.