Grading Roswell’s 100-Day Plan

The below list and updates is provided by the City of Roswell

1. 1. Evaluate Zero-Based Budgeting – We have fully reviewed the basis of our government spending and our strategic budgeting methods. As a result, the City has incorporated “zero-based budgeting” pertaining to personnel expenses and is utilizing “priority-based budgeting” on all other budget expenses.
   2. Implement a “People’s Calendar” – We will make participation in public meetings more convenient for residents by doing things such as holding meetings in the evening and utilizing technology to livestream meetings
   3. Establish Oxbo Road Action Plan – On April 11, 2022, Mayor and City Council unanimously approved an action plan for the long-delayed Oxbo Road transportation project, including timeline, look, and costs. The Oxbo Road project will be completed by December 25, 2023.
   4. Implement a Comprehensive Financial Review – The City brought in an outside vendor to execute a full, comprehensive financial review of our City. We assessed all budgetary functions and department activities to ensure we are operating as efficiently and effectively as our residents expect.
   5. Create a Transportation Commission – On May 9, 2022, the City of Roswell appointed seven members to its new Transportation Advisory Commission. This advisory group of residents will weigh in on how proposed transportation projects may impact residents’ commute, safety, and quality of life. For more information, visit Roswell’s Boards and Commissions page.
   6. Activate Arts Master Plan – Developed by the Roswell Arts Fund, the Roswell Public Art Master Plan presents a strategic plan and community-wide vision for how public art can be integrated into the framework of the City of Roswell. The plan, completed after five months of study and input from over 1,900 residents, was presented to Mayor and City Council in 2017. The plan was activated during the Mayor and City Council’s 100-Day Plan initiative.
   7. Hire an Economic Development Director – Roswell has hired Darryl Connelly as the City’s first Economic Development Director. Connelly began his new role in June 2022. He will be the City’s chief economic development strategist, and will lead the development of short- and long-range economic development plans, as well as promote business growth, retention and attraction to secure a strong revenue base for the City. Learn more about Darryl Connelly.
   8. Develop a City Master Plan – Through a fully transparent process, we will master plan Roswell into four economic development districts that will optimize appropriate development opportunities throughout the City.
   9. Approve River Parks Master Plan – We will approve the Roswell River Parks Master Plan, which has been on the books since 2016. This plan establishes a vision for approximately 3.3 miles of waterfront public spaces along the northern bank of the Chattahoochee River, including six City-owned facilities. For more information, visit www.roswellgov.com/ParkPlanning.
   10. Approve the Master Parks Plan – Every five years, our award-winning Recreation and Park’s Department produces a strategic plan that captures the community’s objectives, needs and priorities for leisure space, facilities, programs and service delivery. Mayor and City Council look forward to reviewing and approving the 2022-2027 plan this year. For more information, visit www.roswellgov.com/ParkPlanning.