Roswell mayor Kurt Wilson faces criticism, 2 challengers

Mary Robichaux lives in Roswell with her husband and two sons. She holds a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. 

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Mary is a vice president at American Heart Association. She also worked at  Emory Healthcare and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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Mary served as a Georgia state representative in District 48. She was elected in 2019 and served for 2 terms. 

Supports economic development, small business support, and infrastructure investment.

Plans to focus on economic development, small business support, and infrastructure investment. 

- Plans to focus on economic development, small business support, and infrastructure investment. 

Economy

Supports increased community input and transparency in city spending.

Believes "Wilson and the council are making decisions without enough community input..." and lack transparency about city spending.

Supports allowing non-residents to speak at city council meetings.

- Believes "Wilson and the council are making decisions without enough community input..." and lack transparency about city spending.
- Supports allowing non-residents to speak at city council meetings.

Public Services

Supports property tax reductions for senior citizens.

As a state representative, helped pass a property tax reduction for Roswell senior citizens.

- As a state representative, helped pass a property tax reduction for Roswell senior citizens.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As of September 7, 2025, Mary Robichaux’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports the protection of natural resources.

Energy & the Environment

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Mary Robichaux

Mary Robichaux has lived in Roswell for about 32 years. She raised her twin sons in Roswell and they attended public school.

Mary is a former Georgia state representative. She served from 2019 to 2023 in the Georgia House, representing District 48, which includes most of Roswell.

As of September 7, 2025, Mary Robichaux did not have a website or any information online.

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Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson will be our guest speaker

Kurt Wilson holds bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Alabama. He lives with his wife, Stacey, and their 4 daughters in Roswell, Georgia.

Kurt owns a consulting firm, Wilson & Associates, and serves as president of Wilson Construction Services, Inc.

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Kurt is the mayor of Roswell, Georgia. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously ran in the special election to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District but did not win.

As mayor, raised police officer pay to "best-in-class levels" and invested in technology to achieve zero sworn officer vacancies.

Reformed city government by implementing zero-based budgeting, delivering the lowest millage rate in 30 years, consolidating retirement plans to save $1 million annually, and modernizing customer service.

- As mayor, raised police officer pay to "best-in-class levels" and invested in technology to achieve zero sworn officer vacancies.
- Reformed city government by implementing zero-based budgeting, delivering the lowest millage rate in 30 years, consolidating retirement plans to save $1 million annually, and modernizing customer service.

Plans to build a stronger fire department, support police with pay and technology, invest in infrastructure, attract international businesses, and deliver "amenities families want and deserve."

Plans to strengthen the fire department, support police with pay and technology, invest in infrastructure, attract international businesses, and deliver "amenities families want and deserve."

Supports initiatives aimed at sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Plans to keep investing in parks and recreation. 

- Plans to strengthen the fire department, support police with pay and technology, invest in infrastructure, attract international businesses, and deliver "amenities families want and deserve."
- Plans to keep investing in parks and recreation. 

As mayor, implemented zero-based budgeting, delivered the lowest property tax rate in 30 years, consolidated retirement plans, and modernized customer service.

As mayor, implemented zero-based budgeting, delivered the "lowest property tax rate in 30 years...", consolidated retirement plans to save "$1 million annually...", and modernized customer service.

- As mayor, implemented zero-based budgeting, delivered the "lowest property tax rate in 30 years...", consolidated retirement plans to save "$1 million annually...", and modernized customer service.

As of September 7, 2025, Kurt Wilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As mayor, asked voters to approve a $180 million bond referendum for critical infrastructure projects.

As mayor, asked voters to approve a $180 million bond referendum for "critical infrastructure projects."

- As mayor, asked voters to approve a $180 million bond referendum for "critical infrastructure projects."

Supports sustainability and environmental stewardship.

- Supports sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Kurt Wilson

Kurt Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Alabama. He lives with his wife, Stacey, and their four daughters in Roswell, Georgia.

Kurt Wilson is the owner of Wilson & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in business development and government relations. He also serves as president of Wilson Construction Services, Inc. He previously worked in the corporate world, starting as a second shift worker and quickly advancing through the ranks.

Kurt is currently the mayor of Roswell, Georgia. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously ran in the special election to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District but did not win.

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Stephen Dorvee lives in Roswell. He holds a bachelor's degree in government from Dartmouth College and a law degree from Duke University School of Law. 

Stephen is retired. He worked as a former law partner at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. 

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Stephen is a former Roswell City Council member. He was elected in 1991 and served for 2 full terms. 

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Plans to prioritize "responsible financial management."

Plans to prioritize open government, strong neighborhoods, and responsible fiscal management.

Believes his experience in "building a number of practical results and fiscal restraint" makes him the right candidate.

Criticized the city for paying $2 million per year to an economic development consultant, SEER World.

- Plans to prioritize open government, strong neighborhoods, and responsible fiscal management.
- Believes his experience in "building a number of practical results and fiscal restraint" makes him the right candidate.
- Criticized the city for paying $2 million per year to an economic development consultant, SEER World.

Said he hadn’t planned to run for mayor, but feels compelled, claiming that "Mayor Wilson repeatedly dismisses residents’ concerns, refused to answer questions, and pushes major decisions without sunlight..."

Wants to improve community engagement and transparency in local government.

Supports allowing non-residents to speak during open mic nights and regular mayor and council meetings.

- Said he hadn’t planned to run for mayor, but feels compelled, claiming that "Mayor Wilson repeatedly dismisses residents’ concerns, refused to answer questions, and pushes major decisions without sunlight..."
- Wants to improve community engagement and transparency in local government.
- Supports allowing non-residents to speak during open mic nights and regular mayor and council meetings.

As of September 7, 2025, Stephen Dorvee did not have a website or any information online.

Supports the proposed infrastructure bill aimed at improving roads and public transportation in Roswell.

- Supports the proposed infrastructure bill aimed at improving roads and public transportation in Roswell.

Plans to emphasize stewardship of historic, natural assets and parkland.

Plans to emphasize "stewardship of historic, natural assets and parkland.".

Opposes the destruction of trees outside Mimosa Hall.

- Plans to emphasize "stewardship of historic, natural assets and parkland.".
- Opposes the destruction of trees outside Mimosa Hall.

Stephen Dorvee

Steve Dorvee is a former Roswell City Council member. He served on the council for nine years from 1991 to 2000.

Opposes paying economic development consultants.

Supports open government, strong neighborhoods, responsible financial management, and protecting historic and natural parkland.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 