This is a brief summary taken from the candidates’ campaigns and public records. Please do your own research before voting.
Some of Kurt Wilson’s Campaign Points:
- Enforce the ban on standalone apartments and requirement for significant commercial presence in mixed-use development.
- Defend single-family neighborhoods by rejecting zoning changes that invite duplexes, townhomes, and apartments in the middle of family neighborhoods.
- Maintain changes that require more green space.
- Continue to revitalize the local economy by attracting industries and turn blighted parcels into vibrant family-friendly spaces.
Record:
Lowest crime rates in 25 years in Roswell.
Transitioned the Roswell Fire department to full time.
Led Roswell in taking action on Human Trafficking by closing 23 illicit Massage Parlors and the Economy Hotel.
Some of Mary Robichaux’s Campaign Points:
- Make a plan for infra structure investments that considers the citizens and business community. Seek grants from federal and state governments and nonprofit institutions for the plan.
- Recruit a community or technical college.
- Year-round farmer’s market.
- Create a Historic Preservation Trust that will own and control the historic properties within Roswell’s Center for Historic preservation.
Record as State Representative District 48:
Voted against the Parents Bill of Rights and Protect Students First Act
Helped win approval to reduce the taxes on the homes of many seniors in Roswell
Voted against Constitutional Carry
Voted for new transit taxes that redirect money from private transportation companies to MARTA and government run transit systems.
