Roswell’s three mayoral candidates clashed over transparency, trust and the city’s direction during a 90-minute debate Monday night at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with incumbent Mayor Kurt Wilson spending much of the evening defending his administration’s record.

Wilson faced pointed criticism from challengers Steve Dorvee and Mary Robichaux over issues ranging from public access to information to a controversial proposed stadium project on the city’s east side.

The sharpest exchanges centered on transparency in city government, an issue that has fueled much of the campaign season.

Business Approach Under Fire

Dorvee, a former city councilman, took direct aim at Wilson’s management style, arguing the mayor’s approach to running Roswell like a business comes at the cost of openness.

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