This episode is part of the retreat series, which shares different perspectives on how the City plans, leads, and works together to serve the community.

Councilmember Sarah Beeson, Mayor Pro Tem, joins the conversation. Elected in 2022, she has attended multiple Mayor and Council retreats, offering valuable insight into how the retreat process influences decision-making and shapes City priorities over time.

Welcome to the first episode of Inside Roswell, a podcast offering a closer look at how the City of Roswell operates through conversations with the people doing the work every day.

This episode focuses on leadership and alignment, beginning with the City’s recent Mayor and Council retreat. Joe Pennino, one of Roswell’s three Deputy City Administrators, joins the discussion.

Joe oversees the Planning, Performance, and Innovation team, which includes Human Resources, Communications & Engagement, and Information Technology. He also helped facilitate the retreat and shares insight into its purpose, key outcomes, and how it helps guide the City’s priorities moving forward.