Former Roswell officials decry current city governance

Former Roswell officials decry current city governance

Former Roswell Mayor Jere Wood delivered a letter to City Hall Aug. 6 signed by a slew of past elected officials who are critical of current leadership. The flashpoint? Trees removed from Mimosa Hall.

Ex-Roswell leaders accuse city of illegalities tied to Mimosa Hall and beyond - SaportaReport

A group of former elected officials gathered at Heart of Roswell Park on Canton Street Wednesday to voice criticism of Mayor Kurt Wilson and city council. Led by former Mayor Jere Wood, the group of 10 described the city as “in crisis,” pointing to the removal of 35 specimen trees at Mimosa Hall as the latest example of what they view as mismanagement. Some of the trees were believed to be as old as 150 years. “The trees and gardens at Mimosa Ha…