Nancy Cline is Honored to be Endorsed By: Jeff Andonian Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Les Black President of CFBISD Board of Trustees, Glen Blanscet City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Linda Caldwell Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Lynn Chaffin Former CFBISD Board of Trustees, Randall Chrisman Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner- City of Carrollton, Former Chairman of DART, Pat Cochran City Councilperson City of Carrollton, John Denholm Vice chair Planning and Zoning Commission, Brian Farlow Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner, Howard Fisher Former CFBISD Board of Trustees, Bernie Francis Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Bob Garza Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, David Halloin Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner, Tim Hayden Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, former DART Board member, Maytelin Herrerra Former Park and Recreation Board Chair City of Carrollton, Bonnie Kaplan Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, John Mahalik Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, NTTA Chairman of the Board of Directors, Pat Malone Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Becky Miller Former Mayor City of Carrollton, Andrew Palacios City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Reverend Willie Rainwater Community Leader, Guillermo Ramos CFBISD Board of Trustees, Judy Scarmardo Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Peter Sharrow Former Traffic Advisory Committee Member City of Carrollton, Jack Stotz Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner City of Carrollton, Young Sung City Councilperson City of Carrollton, John Sutter City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Lisa Sutter Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Beverly Weidinger and Kathy Foster wife and daughter of Herb Weidinger (decd) Former City Councilperson City of Carrollton, Terry Wright Former Planning & Zoning Commissioner, Photography by:Texas Tradition Photography. Theft and burglaries, therefore, would be the biggest safety concerns. Public Safety officers worked each intersection to keep traffic moving at high speeds and minimize delays for all traffic. I built a team of TxDOT staff, the contractor, UNT Police and other officers. The Citys demographics are changing: Carrollton is currently 33% Hispanic/Latinx; 15% Asian, and 8% African American, with a median age of 36. High density development in communities that have accessible transportation choices, mixed-use and mixed-income buildout, attractive design is a growing trend and a good one for our city to have. Email her with story ideas and more at amorrison@starlocalmedia.com. As a Civil Engineer, I have managed large projects from planning, through design, bidding , and ultimately construction inspection. We have Elm Fork Nature Preserve and five golf courses in addition to acres of green space. awreese0501.wixsite.com/website, Twitter: Carrollton has grown significantly in size since we moved here and I would review whether the number of police has grown along with the population. Contact information can be found here. Carrollton is ranked fourth safest city of North Texas with comparably sized cities and is one of the safest cities in Texas. It may also have economic benefits, as it could help to attract a potentially broader array of minority-owned businesses and provide other culturally-based benefits to and opportunities for the City. More than 50% of our population is married and the average age is 37 years, giving support to the fact that young people come or stay here to raise families. MONDAY - I will attend continuing education opportunities for Council members to understand what other cities may be doing to enhance the strategic goals that our city has of finance, customer, process, and culture / employee. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. By the grace of God (and my parents and ancestors watching over me) I made it home safely. Get the latest Lewisville sports delivered to your inbox every week. Making sure all residents feel safe, properties are maintained and activities are offered for community involvement, only strengthens our community. We are an incredibly safe city. Answer not available, Facebook: Carrollton is one of the safest cities in North Texas and in great part because of the constant effort by our police force's community policing policy. Polter and Sung both currently serve on the council in Place 2 and Place 6, respectively. To lead and act with equity-mindedness requires resources to be distributed to public schools with the most need, and resources not necessarily be determined by the tax base of the immediate surrounding area. All demolition work m Read More. To continue to provide safety for all, Law Enforcement needs to continue to work with all communities to help with prevention rather reaction. I hold our first responders in high regard for the work they do to keep Carrollton safe. Several miles of IH 35 E would be closed early on a Friday night and stay closed all night long and re-open Saturday morning. The City provides grants that may be applied for that HOA may use to enhance the neighborhood with signage, entry markers, or other improvements. I will support the development of multi-family mixed-use housing for many reasons. As a largely developed-out city, we need to consider appropriate use of the available land on a case-by-case basis appropriate to the surroundings. Carrollton has constructed trails systems along several Green belts that connect the city. I support growth, but I would advise against any increased debt. I feel I can assist with the challenges facing city government. I will bring my leadership and management experience and apply my Christian values to the role to ensure our city remains a wonderful place to work and live. Carrollton has been a great place to raise our family. Public school support students of ALL learning and physical abilities, of all cultural backgrounds, of all socio-economic backgrounds, etc. We, as a community need to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable when discussing and solving racial issues. Arianna Morrison is a reporter for Star Local Media, covering the communities of The Colony, Little Elm, Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Coppell. I've also been very involved with the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, serving as their legal counsel for a short period. Carrollton City Hall Contact Information. CARROLLTON, Ga. - Thousands of people have signed a petition, demanding a Carrollton city councilman resign after controversial comments and Facebook posts circulated online. This is accomplished through social media, community events, publications, attending HOA meetings, Citizen Night Out, etc. This data is not readily available to the public today. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. Also, we need to continue to adopt and promote programs and community events that uplift and celebrate the rich history of Black people and people of all color. I am self funded, with my two largest contributors being HNTB PAC, and Henry Billingsley. Concrete was ordered from batch plants which were open all night for this project and the concrete deck was poured while continuing inspection and testing all night. I would improve the walkability of neighborhoods by connecting houses to businesses and parks through a trail system. (214) 390-5715, Web site: Public safety is a majority of the City's Budget. This is an area that needs careful study. It must first begin with acts of acknowledgement and reconciliation. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Get breaking news delivered to your inbox from around Star Local Media when it happens. I also have served on the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)'s Surface Transportation Technical Committee including one year as Chair. I also want to promote outdoor events in all of our parks, including allowing businesses to serve food, such as food trucks. shaniforcarrollton.com/, Age: The common thread is that they all believe I will do what is best for Carrollton, and that I care about my neighbors. Carrollton is recognized across the country for our lean and efficient operations. My third highest contributor is a tie -- a Black Latina who lives and works in Carrollton and a white male colleague in the DFW area. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The town government consists of a mayor and a five-member town council. We need affordable housing for seniors who are downsizing. I will recommend that the City increase the budget for police overtime so that there can be more patrols for these areas. Daisy Palomo | Candidate for Carrollton City Council, Copyright All Rights Reserved. Our police are proactive in community engagement and community events and programs. Answer not available, Age: 74, Address: Our community has residents from many different countries and religions also. MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC) TASC: Total Administrative Services Corporation is the City of Carrollton's COBRA/Retiree Health Insurance vendor. We are fortunate to have a strong tax base of warehouses that provide a strong tax base to add to the significant amount of residential. We have a wonderful parks system. We need a ratio that would promote home ownership and allow people to feel integrated into our community. Daisy Palomo | Candidate for Carrollton City Council, Place 6, 4/24 Carrolltons single greatest asset is its citizens. For example, we can promote block parties in neighborhoods. I believe our city has a great central location that allows for commuting to most of the Metroplex in less than 45 minutes. Interacting with the future of Carrollton and helping them achieve goals, like I was helped with scholarships, is the highlight of my year. Choose wisely! Heres the Carrollton City Council candidates who have filed to run in the upcoming May 6 election, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Our residents can travel to Dallas, Ft. Worth and Denton easily via DART rail and we do. Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Voting for this election ended May 1, 2021. Luckily as more vaccine has become available, more locations have opened, making the availability to the vaccine easier to get. How? www.facebook.com/RustyPendletonPlace7, https://www.facebook.com/MichelleOCampaign, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RustyPendletonPlace7. I moved here to raise my family in a safe environment with excellent schools and I want to ensure that public safety is a top priority to keep Carrollton a safe and thriving community. Jeff Dickow Deidra Hays . With support and engagement of surrounding municipalities, we can attract both businesses and residents that support and seek to engage with our community building practices. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Councilmembers are elected by the city at-large and represent the entire city. We need to find ways to attract more restaurants and entertainment venues to our city. In addition, our Senior Center has a system of walking trails adjacent to it. 4. Get the latest Frisco sports delivered to your inbox every week. IMPORTANT: All entities will ask for identification information of the deceased individual which may include: R.L. However, construction considerations must take into account the perspectives of the citizens in the surrounding areas. We need a city government that looks like Carrollton. Soon we will be able to travel to Plano and DFW airport easily via the Silver Line. I believe the MLK parade and the Black History Celebration every January could be enhanced with teamwork from the City along with the School Districts and the Carrollton Community Action team to celebrate and educate our community about Black History in Carrollton. Carrollton City Council - Place 1 Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Voting for this election ended May 1, 2021. We are a friendly suburbs. We need to be proactive about making sure that we have good roads, good parks, and amenities that both make Carrollton attractive and prepare us for the future. Jason Carpenter, the Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commissions Chair, filed to run for the Place 2 spot on the council. Carrolltons greatest asset is the quality of life it affords its diverse residents. Voter data is deleted after every election, according to our voter data policy. All members of the Council are elected at-large and serve three-year staggered terms. In all cases, I managed to lead by influence, helping to cultivate change agents who see the vision of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive multi-faceted institution. Safety was the number 1 priority for the traveling public and all of those involved. In addition, Carrollton has many community development programs to connect neighbors and neighborhoods. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The goal was to centralize the documents, identify them as to their purpose and use, and to give easy access when documents needed to be completed or to simply refer to them. We have an amazing Senior Center for fitness, crafts, events, lunches and more, taking care of the needs of our over 50 population. This will allow families to compare the educational opportunities / scores of school choice options in an apples-to-apples manner. The filing window opened on Jan. 18 and will close at 5 p.m. on Feb. 17. @OckerForTexas, Facebook: Be Proactive. In my 50 years in the construction industry, I have worked with many city governments, utility companies and transportation authorities. Going forward, we need to adopt and maintain policies that produce equitable outcomes for everyone. They are community volunteers who meet in regular meetings twice a month. I ran for State Representative in 2016 and earned the Dallas Morning News' endorsement. 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