Former Roswell leaders demanding transparency from current leaders
Former Roswell leaders pushing back
Former leaders in Roswell are pushing back on some of the changes taking place in Roswell. They have written a letter calling for transparency from city leaders and held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss it.
ROSWELL, Ga. - Construction officially begins today on a new parking deck in downtown Roswell, marking a major step forward in the city’s efforts to improve access and mobility in the busy historic district.
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What we know:
The deck will be located at the corner of Green Street and Highway 9, just a short walk from the popular Canton Street area.
Once completed, the project will offer 395 parking spaces and is scheduled to open next summer.
While the city celebrates this latest development, a group of former Roswell city leaders is raising concerns.
What they're saying:
On Wednesday, they released a formal letter signed by multiple former officials, calling on the current administration to prioritize transparency, fiscal accountability, and citizen engagement.
The letter cited what the group described as "troubling trends" within city government, claiming these issues have fueled growing public dissatisfaction.
The pushback comes as the city faces mounting criticism over its handling of changes to the historic Mimosa Hall.
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The other side:
FOX 5 has reached out to city officials for comment on the letter and the ongoing concerns, but as of now, no response has been received.