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Public Comments 2-27-2023
Good evening Mayor, Council, and Staff, Because of the limited time for public comments, you are missing opportunities to get to know and hear from those you represent. Please increase time for public comments or offer a monthly community engagement meeting where you...
Why Transparency Matters
By Malaika Wells October 1. 2022 There’s been some debate amongst residents regarding why understanding the recent departure of former city manager Janice Allen Jackson is important for community. In the short history of our city, Stonecrest has had (among other...
Morals and Motives
by Malaika Wells Though it saddens me to see citizen pitted against citizen in the effort to turn Stonecrest around, I’m also not surprised. While my husband and I were out walking in our neighborhood today, we stopped to chat with a neighbor. Together we...
Public Comments for Stonecrest City Council Meeting 1/23/2023
Good evening Mayor, Council, and Staff, My name is Malaika Wells. I live at in District 4. I’m the current president of the Stonecrest Citizens Coalition. Thank you for the robust discussions at the January 9th meeting. I appreciated the engagement from...
Public Comment 08/22/22 at City Council Meeting
My name is Malaika Wells. I’m a Stonecrest resident in D4 and President of the Stonecrest Citizens Coalition. After reviewing the Urban Redevelopment Area resolution on tonight’s agenda, I failed to see how the area described in Exhibit A fits the requirements of a...
Email to Stonecrest City Council on the separation of City Manager, Janice Allen Jackson – 9.24.2022
September 24, 2022 SENT VIA EMAIL Mayor and Council Stonecrest City Government 3120 Stonecrest Blvd Suite 190 Stonecrest, GA 30038 Dear City of Stonecrest Mayor & Council Members: Stonecrest citizens were dismayed to learn of the sudden departure of our City...
Public Comment City Council Meeting 11-28-2022
Good Greetings Mayor and Council, my name is Malaika Wells, I reside in District 4. I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was full of good food, good company, and great joy and gratitude for God’s grace and abundant blessings. I’m here to welcome new council member Alecia...
Justice is Bitter-Sweet
July 19, 2022 info@stonecrestcitizens.org www.stonecrestcitizens.org The Stonecrest Citizens Coalition (SCC) extends its gratitude to all who brought justice to the city of Stonecrest in light of the suffering caused by Mr. Jason Lary. Though grateful, SCC also...
My 2 Cents
Thoughts on our Special Election By Malaika Wells Last week, during a walk, a friend and Stonecrest resident asked me who I was voting for. I admitted that I hadn’t yet made up my mind. This week, I wrote down my thoughts and decided to share them because I’m curious...
Two More Cents
Remembering My Vote and Voice Matter By Malaika Wells I’ve never seen myself as what one might consider a political person. But I think my mind is changing as I understand and experience more of what we consider to be the political process. I have deeply held values,...