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New Councilwoman Philippy says retreat clarified how city projects and decisions come together
Summary
Councilwoman Jennifer Philippy described her first mayor-and-council retreat as a structured introduction to city operations, praising staff expertise and calling for clearer public summaries and follow-up sessions to engage Roswell residents on projects such as fire station No. 27 and dredging.
Councilwoman Jennifer Philippy said the mayor-and-council retreat she attended as a newly elected official gave her a clearer picture of how city projects move from staff work to committee and council decisions.
"I felt at home and ... was really impressed with the structure and how well organized it was," Philippy said, describing a day that included department-by-department briefings and long, working meals that let members build relationships with staff and each other.
Philippy told the podcast Inside Roswell that hearing from department directors helped her understand the long lead times behind projects and why some decisions take more time and preparation than residents might expect.…
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