P.O. This is the first time I have sought a public office. Answer not available, Facebook: 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. Downtown Carrollton has many events, but we have lots of parks, and we can do more to increase community events in our parks. 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. Get the latest Mesquite sports delivered to your inbox every week. Carrollton City Council - Place 5. There are options for transportation available through DCTA. The vast majority of the City of Carrollton is built out. Be Nice. Not just the citizens individually, but the community that citizens develop. We will have the Silver Line that goes to DFW Airport and to Plano. . The City of Carrollton has an exemplary Police Department led by Chief Derick Miller. Much of Carrolltons capital funds projects can be funded without burdening the taxpayers. The City provides grants that may be applied for that HOA may use to enhance the neighborhood with signage, entry markers, or other improvements. Carrollton is in three different counties. I have made Carrollton my home for 15 years now and I love this city. I would ask about training that City staff receives and whether it includes diversity training along with training for working with people with special mental health or physical health needs. The Villa Rica Police Department announced at the Villa Rica City Council work session that they would be releasing an app soon to help with hiring, assisting the public . Data should be presented in easy to access that is also easy to understand. I believe families should be able to choose what option is best for their family members and their needs. The City of Carrollton navigated being in different counties well. What if they are a front-line employee such as grocery store, restaurant, and other worker who occupationally have more need for vaccines, yet not have the same ability to access them? We have a historic downtown square (walking distance from DART station) for which I will work hard to attract new business and revitalize this important asset for our community, thus making this a popular destination for local and out-of-town traffic. Now that the Governor has lifted the state mandates regarding the pandemic, Carrollton is approaching this with caution and safety for its residents. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Carrollton considers each request for new housing developments with an eye towards the best fit for the area and the best fit for the citizens for which they are intended. FRIDAY 8am-5pm, 5/1 Get the latest Little Elm sports delivered to your inbox every week. I am pro-growth in Carrollton, provided that the proposed growth provides for and expands opportunity (through access and engagement) for all Carrollton residents. The City of Carrollton is a Home Rule municipality with a council-manager form of government. For example, we can promote block parties in neighborhoods. I have grown and donated over 12 different types of vegetables and the Garden donated over 4,400 pounds of food last year. In order to do that, every single unit had to be individually rewired. Answer not available, Age: The process in Dallas County started slower but is working better now and soon any resident of Carrollton seeking a vaccine should be able to have received one soon. Threats of harming another I would promote and preserve Carrollton by studying and researching items being considered by City Council to ensure my votes reflect what is best for keeping Carrollton a great place for all to raise a family and feel safe. Our community has residents from many different countries and religions also. We have three DART passenger rail stations and we see development around those stations increasing. I am a problem-solver with the ability to communicate on tough issues and get the parties together to resolve problems. The schedule for the freeway closure was communicated to the public and UNT in particular. We'd love to hear eyewitness An area began to collect slit and then trash and debris built up. 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. Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is an above average school district but needs to continue working to improve. We are a friendly suburbs. These efforts to build community through programs and services that build positive resident-officer relationships have not reached a desired level of community engagement in these efforts. This showing of community and support of the Black Lives Matter movement is just one of the tools and techniques that moves us past limiting factors like denial, guilt, shame, and blame to understand and acknowledge the hurt and loss and crisis felt with racial injustice. I understand the City Council (like the school board) operates as a whole body and one individual does not direct policy. TMRS. A previous supervisor even told me, I dont understand how you got all these people to follow you! Why? Partnering with the City of Carrollton, two community HOA boards , we were able to resolve the problem in a cost effective permanent solution. An enormous crane moved onto the main lanes of the freeway and lifted the pre-constructed steel bridge (resembling a huge erector set) from the west right-of-way line onto the bridge abutments. As a citizen with a reliable vehicle and flexible job, I was able to drive 45 minutes to Texas Motor Speedway to get both of my vaccines; however, I had an adversely strong reaction to the first vaccine. Our high school graduation rate is about 95% which is a major factor of consideration for companies looking to come to Carrollton. April 3. That said, I dont think additional - or certainly as many - charter schools are needed if and when such considerations are enacted, including curriculum and instruction (inclusive of extracurricular activities) are responsive to the students and families being served, keeping community engagement as a priority. Cristina Marsh . There are four major well-maintained trail systems which are easily located on our Parks and Rec Trails App. Several years back, a North Texas SWAT team was formed by these cities in response to a need to join forces and better handle crisis situations which may need larger manpower. Terilyn Scott-Winful, MD; Alexandra Saavas; Jerry Barrax Jr. County CommissionerReal Estate DeveloperFriends and Family. We had very slow internet, and we wanted high speed internet. There has been a goal and a vision set out by prior and current council members to build and embrace a diverse community that offers opportunities and amenities for all. This system eliminates the need to go to several different sources to complete all the documentation and record keeping not only to best support the students, but as required by law. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I will be available to brainstorm options to attract desirable developments to Carrollton. Carrollton is the third most vital rail hub after the Cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and the Downtown DART / future DCTA train hub will provide additional connectivity to the DFW area. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Until signing up to run for the Carrollton City Council race, I was on the Neighborhood Advisory Commission. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. I was also responsible for maintaining infrastructure built before my tenure and during my tenure with the budget allocated. This partnership shares resources in order to make delivery of services more efficient. During the election, Carrollton residents will. Carrollton City Council - Place 7. Appropriate staff should receive training on working with and understanding different cultures. My contributors are very active locally, know me personally, and represent the diversity of our community. - supporter of Metrocrest Services, Younglife and Aldersgate UMC Food Share, *Metrocrest Services Volunteer for over 20 years - food bank, school supply distribution, thrift store, Santa helper, painting houses, at the Christmas store, individual fundraising events like 10Ks and Greek Food Festival*Parks and Recreation Board for 5 years (the last two years appointed Board Chair)*The Giving Garden of Carrollton the need for fresh vegetables and fruits is great and many lower income citizens do not have access or means to get these things. City Council Members. Rainwater has requested space somewhere in Carrollton for a display of Black History in Carrollton and I support exploring meaningful options for this request. We love our parks and trails! I will consider input from staff and the public while considering the property owner / developer's request. I would preserve and promote that vision by working with soliciting citizen opinion, listening to special interest groups, assimilating that information, and most importantly, making decisions that help to fulfill the wants and needs of the community in a balanced and equitable way. How do we maintain the roads, waterlines, etc. TUESDAY 7am-7pm, https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/upcoming-election-information/, https://www.votedenton.gov/upcoming-election-information/. Turner High School and Hebron High School, also in Carrollton, via social media, announcing he was selling his pills for . Get the latest Frisco sports delivered to your inbox every week. Low 52F. As a City Council Member, I would continue to promote the vast assets and amenities of our city, and make balanced decisions that encourage economic and population growth in the most sustainable way possible. Stanford Law School. We need to find ways to attract more restaurants and entertainment venues to our city. We want to promote and add to the events that we have at Elm Fork Nature Preserve, the activities such as 5K and festivals in our parks. I will also work with neighborhoods to discuss how to keep the houses safe. Luckily as more vaccine has become available, more locations have opened, making the availability to the vaccine easier to get. I know what policies to fight for in the City Council to make Carrollton a better place. Invalid password or account does not exist. The city had 133,434 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. We won't share it with anyone else. As I knock on doors, I hear over and over again that what people like about Carrollton is their neighborhood and their neighbors. Davis Bacon or Prevailing Wage DOES NOT APPLY. My daughters and I attended the Black Lives Matter protest held in Carrollton in 2020. I support growth, but I would advise against any increased debt. For Carrollton City Council. www.michellecampaign.com, Age: I have learned from residents that lately there seems to be an uptick in break-ins now that some homes are vacant as they are being repaired from the great ice storm. I favor the addition of lower-cost condominiums for those who need starter homes or affordable housing. Carrollton has followed the Governors mandate concerning wearing masks, social distancing, business capacity, etc. Carrollton's mayor should promote debate and help all eight of the voices and perspectives on City Council to be heard so that the best possible decisions can be made on behalf of Carrollton's residents. Soon we will be able to travel to Plano and DFW airport easily via the Silver Line. As a social justice practitioner I really appreciate this question. I will engage on Social media to promote the City of Carrollton. What might the experience be of a resident without access to reliable personal transportation, access to efficient public transportation? Name Carrollton City Hall Address 100 COURT Sq Carrollton, Alabama, 35447 Phone 205-367-8711 Hours Open Daily 12:00 AM-11:59 PM In the future, I would like to increase green infrastructure in any way we can, making green space accessible to all neighborhoods. This is the primary area of the Citys infrastructure that does not meet expectations of the environmental dimension in its quality of life persona. We are Carrollton! pendletonforcarrollton.com/, Twitter: Carrollton currently has three charter schools. 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. (972) 754-7699, Web site: @OckerForTexas, Facebook: We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. I think it is important that the rating of traditional public school districts also be applied to charter schools . www.facebook.com/AnnetteFORCarrolltonCityCouncilPlace5, https://www.facebook.com/Nancy Cline for Carrollton City Council, https://www.facebook.com/AnnetteFORCarrolltonCityCouncilPlace5, Assistant Vice President Institutional Equity and Diversity, Director of Diversity and InclusionThe University of North Texas, Bachelor of Arts, School of Journalism and Mass CommunicationThe University of North Carolina at Chapel HillConcentration: Public RelationsMinor: French, Cornell Certified Diversity Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner (CCDP/AP)Cornell University ILR School, Master of Business AdministrationStrayer UniversityConcentration: Marketing and Human Resources, Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education ( In Progress)The University of North Texas, B.S. Answer not available, Address: This is why we must first engage in perspective-taking so that we can understand others experiences. Select date. Daisy Palomo | Candidate for Carrollton City Council, Place 6 DAYS UNTIL VOTING DAY Early Voting begins April 24 - May 2 ELECTION DAY, MAY 6TH : : : Days Hours Minutes Seconds EARLY VOTING Schedule: 4/24 MONDAY - 4/28 FRIDAY 8am-5pm 4/29 SATURDAY 7am-7pm 4/30 SUNDAY 12pm-6pm 5/1 MONDAY - 5/2 TUESDAY 7am-7pm Make sure to visit During the election, Carrollton residents will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large Place 2, Place 4, and Place 6. Carrollton responded quickly to keep the residents updated through the citys website. I support charter schools that are well-managed as a good option. In public buildings, though reopened at 100%, masks and social distancing remains a requirement. This results in some schools in the northern part of the city being far more resourced than the southern part of the city, for example. I am self funded, with my two largest contributors being HNTB PAC, and Henry Billingsley. Be Truthful. Currently, Carrollton is expanding their trails systems and revitalizing parks. Vote Nancy Cline Community Volunteer, Experienced Leader, Knowledgeable Civil Engineer, CFB School Board Trustee, Military Wife, and Mother. I have also recruited other community members to join me in awarding scholarships, and so far I have three sponsors for our annual awards ceremony. The town government consists of a mayor and a five-member town council. I have experience listening to residents, businesses, staff and helping ensure the policies and priorities reflect our community's needs. 2. While Area Engineer at TxDOT, I managed over $540 million in construction projects, including FM 423, FM 720, SH 114, US 380, FM 156, IH 35W frontage roads, FM 407, FM 2499, FM 2181 and many others. Councilmembers are elected by the city at-large and represent the entire city. Safety was the number 1 priority for the traveling public and all of those involved. Any resident of Carrollton could also register for the vaccine in Collin and even Tarrant County. Carrollton City Council - Place 1 Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Voting for this election ended May 7, 2022. The members are elected for two-year terms from four wards with one at-large member. Our city services three different school districts, CFBISD, LISD and DISD. This will allow families to compare the educational opportunities / scores of school choice options in an apples-to-apples manner. As Carrollton becomes more diverse, more efforts are needed for the City of Carrollton to have intentionally inclusive policies, programs, and practices, and people who are willing to make decisions through the lens of equity-mindedness. Education and communication with the citizens of Carrollton are key for prevention. I also have served on the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)'s Surface Transportation Technical Committee including one year as Chair. All fifty-four owners had to give us the keys to let workers in to do their installation, and my neighbors trusted me enough with the responsibility to let the workers in, keeping the condominiums and their residents safe. City Council Meeting 6:00 PM. Choose wisely! Live, dine, work, play Carrollton: Savannah Hoffman Designs is a dream come true for two sisters, Improvement paves way for state tournament berth for Creekviews Rubalcado, Third time's a charm, as Hebron's defense locks down Plano in regional quarters, Art galleries, downtown events will keep Carrollton and Lewisville residents busy this week, Carrollton Police Department respond to thefts, burglaries last week. 1609 Marsh Ln, APT 109, Carrollton , TX, Campaign or Work Phone Number: We need affordable housing for young families and professionals who are buying their first home. We need a city government that looks like Carrollton. Donate. All of my contributors are very active locally, know me personally, and represent the diversity of our community. My experience in volunteer service as a CFBISD Board member from 2005-2020 brings with it an understanding of the challenges in education today, especially during the pandemic. We have Elm Fork Nature Preserve and five golf courses in addition to acres of green space. Have the latest local pro sports news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates. I believe Carrollton continues to have a priority on health and safety for all citizens; I am proud of our city! I named it Rob's Ballet (named after Project Superintendent Rob because his staff would be doing the heavy lifting). The City provides grants that may be applied for that HOA may use to enhance the neighborhood with signage, entry markers, or other improvements. Like our families, we must carefully weigh the benefit of growth before we strap ourselves - and our futures - with additional debt. Arianna Morrison is a reporter for Star Local Media, covering the communities of The Colony, Little Elm, Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Coppell. This is accomplished through social media, community events, publications, attending HOA meetings, Citizen Night Out, etc. 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. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. We as a country are NOT, in fact, post-racial; all of the systems and ecosystems of our society that are often influenced by government education, criminal justice and the law, politics, health care, etc. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. bottom of page . Voter data is deleted after every election, according to our voter data policy. Theft and burglaries, therefore, would be the biggest safety concerns. This system is still used today and is especially helpful for new teachers. Jeff Dickow Deidra Hays . I hold our first responders in high regard for the work they do to keep Carrollton safe. I also have been knocking doors and talking to future constituents to assess their needs and wants, and one of the great things about Carrollton is that my neighbors and I feel similarly that Carrollton is a wonderful place but can always improve. Sometimes, drainage erosion may need to be addressed or additional tree plantings may be desirable. Back Row from Left: Councilmembers Rick Dobson, Rick Barnhart, Keith Tilton, Amanda Zennie. The City of Carrollton and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD have partnered for years with other community members for the annual Martin Luther King Parade. Carrollton has been a long-time member and supporter of DART.Carrollton also has a stable housing stock that has been relatively affordable compared to some of our neighboring communities.There are many examples of joint efforts with neighboring communities. I would encourage the City Manager/ city staff to investigate sustainable opportunities for addressing the infrastructure and other possible new concepts for infrastructure and public safety due to innovations in materials, technology etc. Jason Carpenter, the Carrollton Planning and Zoning Commissions Chair, filed to run for the Place 2 spot on the council. Carrollton City Council Place 1: Covers northeast section of the city Sem Habtemariam Sammy Isaiah Steve Babick (incumbent and Mayor Pro Tem) Place 5: Covers northwest section of the city. - and the medias depiction of them - are rooted in (whether intended or unintended by default) foundations of White supremacy, heteronormative perspectives, and those that reflect the majority (and often most advantaged) population. All members of the Council are elected at-large and serve three-year staggered terms. Effective 8-9-2022 Dumpster Ordinance 2022-1415. . I am used to working within a budget.
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