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Roswell mourns death of former city councilman Zapata remembered for devotion to work By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell officials announced the passing of former Councilman Marcelo Zapata at the City Council meeting ZAPATA Aug. 11. “Marcelo was just somebody that was so passionate about the city,” Councilwoman Christine Hall, who served with Zapata, said. Mayor Kurt Wilson announced that he passed away surrounded by family in Argentina Aug. 1. Zapata was elected to the City Council in 2015 for Post 1 and won re-election in 2019 garnering 56 percent of the vote. He served until June 2022, when he stepped down due to poor health. “He gave time and really just his soul to the city to make it better,” Hall said. After a moment of silence, the City Council began regular business.
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Former Roswell Mayor Jere Wood speaks among former city officials at a press conference at the Heart of Roswell Park Aug. 6.
Former Roswell officials blast current leadership By SARAH COYNE sarah@appenmedia.com ROSWELL, Ga. — Former Roswell Mayor Jere Wood hand delivered a letter to City Hall Aug. 6 signed by a slew of past elected officials who are critical of current leadership. Former City Council members and mayors met at the Heart of Roswell Park for a press conference calling for Mayor Kurt Wilson and the City Council to listen to their constituents.
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“We’re at a critical crossroads, this is not about politics,” Former Councilwoman Nancy Diamond said. “It’s about leadership. It’s about restoring trust. It’s about the Roswell we promised to protect and the Roswell our children deserve.” The former city officials stated during the press conference that the current administration needs to keep their promises, listen to the people who work and live in Roswell and spend money where it matters.
“You promised to activate historic homes, not pave over their surroundings,” Former Councilman Ed Tate said. The overall message of the conference revolved around more than 35 tree removals on the Mimosa Hall and Gardens property. The trees were removed in two specific areas on the site, with some selective removal for a newly landscaped garden and an event lawn area.
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See WOOD, Page 22
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