Roswell Councilman Marcelo Zapata To Run For Reelection

ROSWELL, GA — Roswell Councilman Marcelo Zapata recently announced his continued commitment to Roswell as he seeks reelection for Roswell City Council Post 1.

“In my second term, I will continue working for our city with the integrity, principle and ethics I have demonstrated over the past four years and ensure the community’s unheard voices are represented at City Hall,” Zapata said. “My commitment to the Roswell community is reflected in my voting record. I have brought a balance to the recently elected Council voting bloc, while protecting the character of our neighborhoods, advancing economic development, investing in public safety and public infrastructure, as well as promoting a plan for a responsible, conservative budget and millage rate.”

In his next term, Zapata said he will "continue to promote innovative ideas and creative projects to bring much-needed office, business, and a variety of commercial and recreational destinations for commercial corridors, rather than congesting them with primarily apartments.”

Zapata earned an MBA from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy while also earning a degree in International Business as an undergraduate. He is a long-time small business owner and entrepreneur. He has resided in Roswell for 19 years with his wife, Selina, and actively supports their teen daughter’s shared passion for soccer.

“Brighter days are ahead for all of us in Roswell with an open, transparent, inclusive and responsive city government,” Zapata said. “I hope to earn your vote and look forward to continuing to represent my neighbors across all of Roswell.”

Zapata was first elected in 2015, and his current term ends Dec. 31, 2019. He will face one other person for the Post 1 seat, Don Horton.