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“Better, unquestionably. Better
police services. Better financial
system. A surplus. Job growth
and infrastructure improvements.
They’ve delivered everything they
said they were going to deliver.”
Bob Lundvten
“I think the community is making some
great improvements, and has a long
term vision for a wonderful and active
and progressive society. I think we’ve
had some bumps. I think we’re kind
of over them and I think things are
on target to move into the future.”
“I think so. As a city, I see more
services, more being a part of the
community, a little bit of pride,
too, that I live in Dunwoody.”
Rupuider Hargun
“I believe we are a much more
viable community as a city. Like
anything new there is a learning
curve which we are negotiating. I
believe our future is very bright.”
Jan Rebovian
Mayor Mike Davit
“The community is most definitely better off, as compared
to five years ago. Without raising taxes, the city of Dunwoody
has provided 19 lane miles of newly paved roads, fixed
more than 1,100 potholes, laid more than five miles of new
sidewalks, created the best, most-talented police force
in the Southeast, and revived more than 102 acres of park
space that was previously being neglected. All this has been
accomplished in a relatively short timeframe with no tax
increases and no need to borrow money. So yes, in five years
we’ve helped make Dunwoody a safer, healthier and more
enjoyable community for all.”
“On balance, no. While police
protection has improved, the overall
Dunwoody City Council is incompetent,
and repeatedly ignores input from
very capable citizens, reminiscent
of the old TV sitcom F Troop and a
flock of ostriches with heads buried
in the sand. This weak outfit allows
the city manager to implement an
impractical urban planning agenda that
completely changes the character of
the community motivated by his desire
to win superficial awards and move
on to another higher paying job.”
Jun Dickvon
“From a police standpoint, yes. I’m
really impressed with the police
department. On the streets, I’ve seen
improvement. I was really irritated
about potholes before the city. I’ve
stopped complaining. The city took
care of us. On Brook Run Park, I like
the children’s area. I like the skate
park and the Veterans Memorial.
But the rest of it is pretty bad. I’m
really disappointed there’s not more
development for seniors in Dunwoody
... Overall, some things are good and
some things haven’t measured up.”
George Ho tut ton
Bobbe Gilliv
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“Yeah, I do.... I just prefer cities
over counties. I think you have
better policing. I don’t want to wait
for DeKalb County [police] when
Dunwoody police can get to my
house in two or three minutes.”
Enrico Dixon
“I came here three years back. I think
it could be better if the city gets more
funds [to do something about] this
traffic in the evening. ... If they can
get [traffic] sorted out, it’ll be nice.”
DUN
Naveen Kumar
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