Incumbents Projected Winners In Roswell City Council Election

ROSWELL — Two incumbents and a newcomer to the Roswell City Council are projected to win their respective races while a fourth race seems to not have a clear winner.

As called by Fox 5 Atlanta, incumbents Sarah Beeson and Christine Hall are projected to retain their Post 1 and Post 3 seats respectively while David Johnson is projected to fill the Post 4 seat.

Marisa Pereira, Allen Sells and Michael Dal Cerro went head-to-head for the Post 2 seat; however, no projected winner has been announced in the race.

In Georgia, candidates must clear a 50 percent plus one vote threshold to avoid a runoff. All results in the municipal race remain unofficial until certified.

Beeson versus Miller

Beeson, the vice president of operations for family-owned business Oasis Consulting Services, was first elected to the City Council in 2022, according to her city biography.

She has lived in Roswell since 1998 and has served on multiple boards, including those for the Georgia Association of Environmental Professionals, Advance Atlanta and Roswell Inc., according to her bio.

"I’ve been proud to call Roswell home for most of my life: It’s where I grew up, it’s where I run a business with my family, it’s where I’ve served on City Council for the past 10 months, and it’s where my husband and I are raising our two kids," Beeson told Appen Media Group in a question-and-answer interview.

While Miller, her challenger, is not a Roswell native, he has lived in the city for the last 10 years, according to his campaign bio.

Miller leads a Roswell-based data and technology company as its president and chief executive officer.

"An altruist and entrepreneur at heart, Jason is a true leader. For the last 20 years, he has worked tirelessly building a brand and a company focused on employee growth and success. He has had an untold impact on the success of the clients served by his company - all from scratch. His passion and experience building companies; connecting people across various industries; and his creative, solution-driven methods will translate perfectly into serving on the Roswell City Council," read his bio.

Pereira versus Sells versus Cerro

A three-way race for Post 2 featured Pereira, a 27-year Roswell resident working in product development and design.

According to her campaign bio, she has been serving on the Roswell Transportation Advisory Commission since 2022. Through her role, she has advocated to keep commuter traffic out of local neighborhoods and has worked to better pedestrian safety.

"I am enthusiastic about applying my skills and knowledge in these areas to enhance business process efficiency, foster innovation and improve project management for the betterment of our beloved community," Pereira said in her bio.

According to his campaign bio, Sells is a certified public accountant and corporate development professional who has lived in Roswell for 28 years. He owns an East Roswell software and data analytics firm.

“I believe the necessary infrastructure and leadership skills are crucial to protect Roswell’s unique charm and natural resources while advancing our long-term economic vitality," Sells said in his bio.

He told Appen Media that Roswell requires economic revitalization, to which he can led his expertise.

The third hopeful is Dal Cerro, who is the CEO, chief financial officer and managing partner of real-estate and recruiting services company Dal Cerro Group. Dal Cerro has lived in Roswell since 1986.

Dal Cerro has a substantial past with volunteering, including serving as co-president of the Roswell High School Band Boosters Association and the city ambassador for Visit Roswell.

"Michael will be ready to go on day one. He has attended or streamed nearly 90 percent of City Council meetings over the past four years. He understands the issues," read his bio.

Hall versus Coates

Hall is not only the Post 3 City Council member, she also serves on the council as mayor pro tem. She was first elected in 2020, according to her city profile.

Roswell has been Hall's home for the last 30 years, where has worked for a professional services company as CFO and director of business incentives.

“Growing up in a close knit, working class community, my parents taught me the value of hard work, respect for each other, being true to your word and accountable for your actions. My deep affection for community and service started early in life and now leads me to want to reach out and serve the people of Roswell," Hall said in her campaign profile.

Coates, her challenger, has been living in Roswell since the '90s and has made a career as a residential realtor. She is a prior mortgage lender, according to her campaign profile.

"I am a visionary leader, poised to bring fresh ideas and effective solutions to Roswell City Council. My combination of business acumen, dedication to community service and commitment to transparent governance, make me ready to champion the interests of the residents and work tirelessly to ensure that Roswell will thrive and prosper," Coates said in her profile.

She promised to bring her ability to problem-solve, be transparent and be a servant-leader to the City Council.

Johnson versus Terreberry

For the past 11 years, Johnson has called Roswell home. He works as a certified anesthesiologist assistant at Northside Hospital Forsyth, according to his campaign profile.

He has deemed himself an "active community leader," partnering with the local City Council to install FLOCK security cameras in neighborhoods and speaking up for the Roswell community.

"As an HOA leader in one of the largest neighborhoods in East Roswell, I have regularly stood up to City Hall to fight for my fellow citizens. I am ready to return citizen-focused leadership to City Hall," Johnson told Appen Media.

He is facing opponent Terreberry, who has been living in Roswell for nine years and has worked in the corporate and private sector for at least 20 years, according to her interview with Appen Media.

Her concerns are safety and security, wellness and fitness, business growth and leadership, among others.

"I want to do this for Roswell," Terreberry said on her campaign website.

As of 11:14 p.m., with all 353 precincts reporting, these are results as reported by Fulton County government officials:

Post 1

Sarah Beeson (incumbent): 50.49 percent (6,822 votes)

Jason Miller: 49.51 percent (6,689 votes)

Post 2

Marisa Pereira: 22.42 percent (3,026 votes)

Allen Sells: 45.88 percent (6,192 votes)

Michael Dal Cerro: 31.69 percent (4,277 votes)

Post 3

Christine Hall (incumbent): 59.10 percent (7,947 votes)

Lyndsey Coates: 40.90 percent (5,499 votes)

Post 4

David Johnson: 53.89 percent (7,171 votes)

Jade Terreberry: 46.11 percent (6,136 votes)