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Outgoing City Council members honored By SYDNEY DANGREMOND sydney@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — At the last scheduled City Council meeting of the year Dec. 13, four outgoing members were honored for their service to Johns Creek. Mayor Mike Bodker, Mayor Pro Tem Lenny Zaprowski, Councilwoman Stephanie Endres and former Councilman Brian Weaver were each awarded a commendation which listed their accomplishments and thanked them for their work on council. First to be recognized was Weaver who resigned from his Post 2 seat in July while he campaigned for the mayoral seat. Because of the timing of his resignation, a special election to fill his unexpired term was folded into the general election. The post has since been filled by Stacy Skinner. Weaver joined the City Council in January 2020. He had retired as a major in the Johns Creek Police Department in April 2019. Bodker awarded Weaver his commendation. “In his year and a half on council, Councilman Weaver was unyielding in his support of public safety, engagement with the community and passion for excellence,” the commendation read. Weaver thanked residents and the city for the opportunity to serve, reiterating his love for the Johns Creek community. “I love the City of Johns Creek, it’s why I do what I do,” Weaver said. Councilwoman Stephanie Endres
was next to be honored. Endres was awarded her commendation by friend and colleague Councilman Chris Coughlin. Endres served in the Post 5 seat since 2015 and brought her experience
as a certified public accountant to the dais. In January, Councilman-elect Larry DiBiase will take his place in the Post 5 seat.
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Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker holds a commendation from the city to honor his 15 years as chief executive. Standing alongside to congratulate the mayor at a Dec. 13 meeting are, from left: Council members Lenny Zaprowski, Stacy Skinner, Chris Coughlin, Mayor Bodker, Erin Elwood, John Bradberry and Stephanie Endres. Each of the outgoing council members — Zaprowski, Endres and former City Councilman Brian Weaver — received commendations at the meeting.
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ROSWELL, Ga. — A federal infrastructure bill passed last month will deliver about $10 billion in funding to Georgia for road repair, bridge construction and expanded internet access. President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on Nov. 15 after navigating Congress with bipartisan support. The act introduces funding for water pipe repairs and mass transit, issues relegated to local governments. While some initial details are available, cities in North Fulton continue reviewing how funds can be sought and implemented. Roswell government is considering how to use funds from a different infrastructure bill — the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) — which was signed by President Biden in March of this year. The ARPA allotted $1.9 trillion for COVID-19 vaccinations, unemployment benefit extension and an increase in the child tax credit. Georgia cities received a total of $1.4 billion in funding. Roswell received $11.4 million and is reviewing public input sought
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