In order to do that, every single unit had to be individually rewired. It is important for community to have diverse housing options and Carrollton does. We love our parks and trails! person will not be tolerated. Many charter schools have a specific focus such as STEM or fine arts. (972) 754-7699, Web site: I have lived in Carrollton for over a decade. Jeff Dickow Deidra Hays . This system included an electronic folder and checklist to help ensure accuracy and completeness of the documents. www.facebook.com/RustyPendletonPlace7, https://www.facebook.com/MichelleOCampaign, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RustyPendletonPlace7. Choose wisely! My husband and I moved to Carrollton with our three children 22 years ago in 1998. The mayor is elected for a two-year term, presides over the council, and votes only in case of a tie. To stay informed on candidates for the May 6 election, visit the City of Carrolltons election page. The members are elected for two-year terms from four wards with one at-large member. Although I have been serving my community for several years, I am running for office to better serve the great citizens of Carrollton. A wide variety of housing choices shows that our community welcomes and embraces diversity and truly wants to be a city for everyone. In public buildings, though reopened at 100%, masks and social distancing remains a requirement. This is my primary recommendation - that these voices be actively, and inclusively sought and engaged so that citizens are partners in progress with their local government. Appropriate staff should receive training on working with and understanding different cultures. Need help? Directory; Feedback; Access . Within this folder are subfolders that further categorize the documents as to their specific use for easy access and a one-stop location. Programs like these are taught to our. Carrollton communicates information about the Pandemic through Carrolltons website, its Newsletter, signs throughout the community, and social media, and other publications. Select date. Public schools also provide for greater social and athletic opportunities. We are an incredibly safe city. Also, throughout the pandemic, Carrollton offered food and water stations and delivery to homebound citizens. Carrollton should continue these development programs and consider others as different needs arise in the community. City Council. We need to manage our current debt before taking on new debt. In my 50 years in the construction industry, I have worked with many city governments, utility companies and transportation authorities. Education and communication with the citizens of Carrollton are key for prevention. One shortcoming I felt was all of the stations seemed to be in the eastern and southern parts of Dallas. (including both airports). Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Dr. Andrew Palacios currently serves as Mayor Pro Tem at Place 4 and filed for re-election for his seat. Shani Barrax Moore (Dellimore Barrax) Nancy Cline. I have lived and worked in Carrollton for a little over a decade. By the grace of God (and my parents and ancestors watching over me) I made it home safely. I would improve the walkability of neighborhoods by connecting houses to businesses and parks through a trail system. MONDAY - www.facebook.com/MichelleOCampaign, Twitter: Much of the infrastructure is approaching the end of its design life. Agendas - 2023. . awreese0501.wixsite.com/website, Twitter: 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. Carrollton has followed the Governors mandate concerning wearing masks, social distancing, business capacity, etc. Any resident of Carrollton could also register for the vaccine in Collin and even Tarrant County. The City of Carrollton has a Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) that provides the opportunity for City Staff to work closely with Neighborhood leadership from across Carrollton. in a cost-effective manner and maintain the quality of life items and public safety that we all appreciate? In the past, I was also involved in the Coppell Chamber of Commerce, but now I focus more on our local Chamber. Voter data is deleted after every election, according to our voter data policy. Back Row from Left: Councilmembers Rick Dobson, Rick Barnhart, Keith Tilton, Amanda Zennie. votenancycline.com, Age: Get breaking news delivered to your inbox from around Star Local Media when it happens. Donate. Arianna Morrison is a reporter for Star Local Media, covering the communities of The Colony, Little Elm, Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Coppell. According to the U.S. Attorney, Andrews marketed M30 pills to teens at R.L. My efforts improved the entire community. My contributors are very active locally, know me personally, and represent the diversity of our community. I just bought a new townhouse in Country Place. I am self funded, with my two largest contributors being HNTB PAC, and Henry Billingsley. When the Texas Department of Public Safety released their 2018 Crime in Texas report, Carrolltons crime numbers as compared to other cities of populations of 100,000 or greater, showed that Carrolltons numbers were the fourth lowest. 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. 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. Answer not available, Campaign or Work Phone Number: There was an error processing your request. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. We can do events in parks all over Carrollton to make sure residents know each other. Carrollton Fire Department works with the other Fire Departments through mutual aid agreements to efficiently maintain expertise such as swift water rescue and high angle and confined space rescue. City Council . From 2011 to 2020, I served on the Board of Directors for Country Place HOA in Carrollton. I hold our first responders in high regard for the work they do to keep Carrollton safe. I will recommend that the City increase the budget for police overtime so that there can be more patrols for these areas. I support growth, but I would advise against any increased debt. Hebron High School offers many Career Center Vocational programs, many advanced level courses, multiple dual credit classes, and several graduation endorsements. The SWAT team trains together and is unique in that it benefits not only the four cities but can be deployed if a crisis develops in the larger DFW area. TUESDAY 7am-7pm, https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/upcoming-election-information/, https://www.votedenton.gov/upcoming-election-information/. Voter data is deleted after every election, according to our voter data policy. Have the latest local news delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. There are options for transportation available through DCTA. @N/A, Facebook: I am committed to be prepared, research the background, listen to our community, participate in the discussion, and do the right thing for all concerned without personal consideration. City Council Members. With the impact of the pandemic possibly causing lower tax revenue and with the continued increase in costs of services (gas, electricity, water, waste management, etc. Since then, crime has continued to drop over 50% to 2,164 in 2019. Carrollton has seen a consistent decrease in long-term debt and we need to continue that approach. 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. Let us know what's going on! As a CFBISD board member, we sought interested voters that represented minority populations to seek office on the Board and after adopting cumulative voting, we observed it accomplished the desired results. Public safety staff closed the freeway just south of the new bridge's location and routed all the traffic to the frontage roads. The free event will take place at the Carrollton Senior Center in the Texas Ballroom. I served on the DART Design Advisory Committee for the downtown Silverline station. Town of Carrollton - 206 W Washington St, - Carrollton, MO 64633 . 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. Not just the citizens individually, but the community that citizens develop. Answer not available, Age: Proud of this: last month, our Parks and Rec Department received a Gold Medal award from the State for excellence. Diversity includes but is not limited to: ethnicity, age, income, education level, physical disabilities, and employment. I agree with this and also include the city council in the training. 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. The greatest need of our community is the maintenance and improvement of an aging infrastructure with limited capital funds on a city that is almost built out. Carrollton has small in-fill development areas remaining and some larger areas available for development, primarily near the Trinity Mills station. In my view, it would be helpful to have more city-sponsored opportunities for neighbors to get to know each other through things like group community service projects, mentoring programs, tutoring and language circles, and other events that develop bonding capital among neighborhoods, while cultivating bridging capital between those with different lived experiences. By widening the circle to include more voices, the lived experiences and perspectives of those who have been historically marginalized, or at the very least not actively engaged. The City of Carrollton navigated being in different counties well. Like our families, we must carefully weigh the benefit of growth before we strap ourselves - and our futures - with additional debt. Diversity in housing is the fabric of the community. - Civil Engineering - Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in EducationMaster of Science Program - SMU, -Child Care Group Board of Directors and People and Culture Committee-Social Action Committee, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Lambda Upsilon Sigma Chapter-Texas Diversity Council Dallas-Fort Worth Advisory Board Member, Co-Chair Education Committee-INSIGHT into Diversity Courageous Conversations Panelist (ongoing)-Social Justice and Community Engagement Denton Community Television Program-Lead planning of UNT Equity & Diversity Conference-Membership in DFWs Higher Education Pride Professionals -Membership in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education and Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, - Vice-President of the Dallas Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Our Parks and Rec Department maintains a adequate amount of family activities for fitness and sports, arts and education and events and we will continue to expand these. This is an area that needs careful study. Carrollton needs public and private investment in new business, infrastructure, housing and services to ensure continued growth. The town government consists of a mayor and a five-member town council. Get the latest Carrollton sports delivered to your inbox every week. Scroll. Our police are proactive in community engagement and community events and programs. Answer not available, Address: With the emergence of a remote environment, there lies to potential for partnerships with other in-market and out-of-market cities of varying demographics for best-practice sharing, dialogue, and collaboration. Newman Smith offers the International Business Academy (IBA) while Creekview High School offers the Law and Criminal Justice Academy. I know how to work with community members to set up infrastructure and make our neighborhoods better places to live with no impact on their bottom line. Have the latest local news delivered to your inbox so you don't miss out on updates. Even then, over a 1,000 single family homes have been built in the last 4 years along with multifamily options in transit-oriented districts (TOD). Such aforementioned programs that encourage residents - some of whom may be members of the Carrollton Police Department - to participate in meaningful dialogue to build community and relationships could also be beneficial to the Carrollton Police Departments community engagement efforts. 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. www.michellecampaign.com, Age: Together they represent the spectrum from very conservative to progressive, and everything in between. Doors open at 6 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to mingle with city officials and meet members of the . Address, Phone Number, and Hours for Carrollton City Hall, a Town & City Hall, at COURT Sq, Carrollton AL. I favor the addition of lower-cost condominiums for those who need starter homes or affordable housing. Being the Parks and Recreation Board for 5 years, it is evident that Carrollton understands and recognizes that well-maintained green spaces are an important part of our community. The highlight of my civic involvement every year is awarding the Dorotha Michelle Ocker leadership scholarships to local high school students looking to attend college. All demolition work m Read More. We have the Green Line that goes to downtown Dallas. 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. I favor attracting the kind of businesses that will move Carrollton into the future. When they are ready to move into a larger place, they are more likely to stay in Carrollton if they could afford to live him for their first home. 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. This data is not readily available to the public today. 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. 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. Be Nice. Get the latest McKinney sports delivered to your inbox every week. From a structural perspective, many of Carrolltons roads and streets are in disrepair. City Council Contact Information Agendas Resolutions Ordinances Council Minutes City Videos City Charter Plaza of Fame Mayor's Court Boards & Commissions. The greatest public safety concern I have heard is the visibility of the Carrollton Police on our streets. In addition, our Senior Center has a system of walking trails adjacent to it. *Sponsor of the Earth Club at Hebron High School 2 years currently, -City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission-ACLU committees in Raleigh, North Carolina-Through YWCA Triangle Racial Justice Initiative, planned and partnered events such as Driving While Black and Brown on racial profiling in partnership with local police departments; North Carolina Symphonys Eulogy for a Dream composed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King; expansion of the community-based dialogue program Study Circles on Race and Ethnic Relations -Participation in Fort Worth Black Chamber of Commerce Paths Forward program -College and University Professional Association for Human Resources Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee-Society of Human Resource Managers-Public Relations Society of America-The Ujimaa Group, - CFBISD Board Member - 2005-2020, Board President for 4 years- Master Trustee - Leadership TASB - Texas Association of School Boards- Board Member - American Society of Civil Engineers - 2016-2019 - representing Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Mexico - Past President - Texas Section of American Society of Civil Engineers - 2007-2008- PTA Life Member - Blalack Middle School-PTA officer - varying positions while our chidren were at Kent and Blalack- Creekview High School Band Booster Club - Treasurer -Girl Scout Leader- Leadership Metrocrest - Class 2001-2002 (Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce)- Leadership TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) Class 19- Award of Honor - Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers- Chair - North Central Texas Council of Governments - Surface Transportation Technical Committee, *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*Villages of Greenway Park HOA - Board member for 4 years, Social Committee member (organized HOA family events but also organized food, clothing, and school supply collections), volunteer hours for the Neighborhood Enhancement Matching Grant Program (NEMGP) through the Carrollton Neighborhood Partnership office*Building Leadership Team at Hebron High School for 2 years a voted position*The Big Event sponsored by Lewisville Independent School District this only ran for two years one year we went to house of an elderly disabled couple and cleaned their entire front and back yard and the other year we cleaned up trash along the Trinity river*Volunteer at the Union Mission Gospel*Many other volunteering opportunities as they arose, City of Raleigh Human Relations Commission, Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees - 2005-2020, Texas House of Representatives - HD 65 - 2020- not elected.