Mayor's Office
Statement by Mayor Bill Dunaway about Violations of the City Code and Council Protocols and the duty of the Mayor
City Council meeting, June 10, 2009
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Speech to Marietta Metro Rotary Club
Presentation and speech from the Mayor's talk to the Marietta Metro Rotary Club on April 13, 2009.
Mayor's Presentation / Mayor's Speech
Mayor's letter to the Marietta Daily Journal publisher - "Blight"
In March I realized that the MDJ and Otis Brumby were on a mission to discredit Marietta again. This time about the "Blight" that Otis has determined to be in existence.
Letter to Marietta Daily Journal Publisher
Mayor's letter to the editor - "Trash Talk"
The paper has done enough "trash talk" about a city budget item that is being examined thoroughly by the city staff. The council did have a pre-mature discussion about this before all the facts and alternatives have been found.
Letter to Marietta Daily Journal
Mayor's statement on executive session
Mayor Dunaway personally responds about executive sessions of City Council.
Statement
Letter to Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta mayor discusses city meetings
So-called "secret" meetings are legal according to the Georgia "Sunshine Laws" and according to the Georgia Press Association's guidelines. Read more
Thoughts on Marietta Daily Journal coverage
Mayor Dunaway's letter to Marietta Daily Journal publisher Otis Brumby on the newspaper's coverage of city redevelopment, tax allocation districts, Marietta Redevelopment Corporation, and hiker safety. Read more
Thoughts on the Conference Center
With a quality operator, Remington, and with a high quality franchise, I think Marietta and its citizens have an asset that we can be proud of. I think we have an asset that will help Marietta's image. Read more
A few thoughts on redevelopment and the Marietta School System
Redevelopment is critical for the educational and financial future of our school system. In just the few short years of redevelopment the Marietta School System is benefiting greatly. Read more
What's on the Drawing Board
Among the many projects underway, there is particular concentration on revitalization in these three areas:
- Franklin Road
- West Dixie-Hedges area
- Allgood Road area
State of the City
Mayor Bill Dunaway gave his annual State of the City address July 25, 2007 at the Marietta Area Council meeting of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.
Text of the speech
Mayor's corrections and clarifications
To help ensure the public has accurate information about the city of Marietta, Mayor Bill Dunaway will post his personal corrections and clarifications about media coverage.
Mayor's response to Marietta Daily Journal editorial
April 17, 2009
Request to the Marietta Daily Journal for retraction of false statements
February 21, 2008
Mayor's response to Marietta Daily Journal editorial
February 15, 2008
Mayor's response to Marietta Daily Journal "Around Town" editorial
August 28, 2007
Mayor's response to Marietta Daily Journal "Around Town" editorial
August 25, 2007
Mayor's response to Marietta Daily Journal "Around Town" editorial
August 18, 2007
Powder Springs Street redevelopment project announced at State of City address
July 28, 2007