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Marisa Pereira
NONPARTISAN
Marisa Pereira is running for City Council Member, Post 2.
Personal background
Marisa is originally from Aden. She lives in Roswell with her daughter Michaela. Marisa has a bachelors degree in Fashion Design from American InterContinental University. She has a bachelors degree in French from the University of Mumbai.
Professional background
Marisa is the president of Marisa Pereira Consulting LLC. She was a senior business development consultant for NGC Software until 2020. Before this she was a product development manager for Aramark from 2014 to 2016.
Political background
Marisa's campaign for city council is her first entry into politics.
Natural Resources & the Environment
Said "I will advocate for increased investment in the long-term maintenance and improvement of our parks ensuring they remain vibrant and inviting. Protecting our tree canopy is a vital mission as they are under attack from road widening projects".
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Housing & Urban Development
Said "While development is essential and good for progress, it should be done with sensitivity to our existing neighborhoods and coordinated with infrastructure. We must carefully assess zoning regulations to prevent high-density encroachment in residential areas".
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Public Safety
Plans to increase the police presence in Roswell.
Supports community policing initiatives.
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Public Services
Said "During the Covid pandemic, East Roswell faced significant challenges, bearing a heavier impact than other areas in our city. While several economic task forces have been established, the moment calls for decisive action to develop captivating destinations that will revitalize our community. "
Said "By incentivizing property owners to maintain and restore these treasures, we can ensure that future generations can admire and appreciate our city's historical significance".
Plans to update older strip mall areas in Roswell.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Said "I will continue the fight to protect neighborhoods from regional cu-thru traffic by working with City traffic engineers and residents to identify areas most affected and develop tailored traffic mitigation solutions".
Supports alternative modes of transportation, such as cycling and walking.
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