The Gist: Roswell’s electoral voice rang clear as incumbents Sarah Beeson and Christine Hall retained their City Council seats, a runoff was set for Post 2, and David Johnson claimed victory in Post 4.
The Details: Incumbent Sarah Beeson held her ground in Post 1, Post 3 incumbent Christine Hall won re-election, and David Johnson emerged as the new face for Post 4. With no clear majority winner in Post 2, candidates Allen Sells and Michael Dal Cerro are headed for a runoff.
By The Numbers:
- Sarah Beeson (Incumbent) defended her seat with 50.49% of the vote in Post 1.
- Post 2 sees a future runoff between Allen Sells and Michael Dal Cerro. Sells got the most votes, but failed to secure a majority.
- Christine Hall (Incumbent) maintained her position with 59.10% in Post 3.
- David Johnson won with a solid lead of 53.89% in Post 4.
In Context: The election results solidify a seasoned council in some areas, while also highlighting the competitive nature of Roswell’s political landscape.
What’s Next?: The runoff for Post 2 will be held on December 5.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
