How? Donate. I will attend Chamber events and participate in other opportunities to promote the family friendly, welcoming nature and benefits of Carrollton. Terilyn Scott-Winful, MD; Alexandra Saavas; Jerry Barrax Jr. County CommissionerReal Estate DeveloperFriends and Family. Have the latest local news delivered to your inbox so you don't miss out on updates. We won't share it with anyone else. I will consider input from staff and the public while considering the property owner / developer's request. I support growth, but I would advise against any increased debt. According to the U.S. Attorney, Andrews marketed M30 pills to teens at R.L. I believe the ratio of single family homes to multifamily homes we currently have works well for our city. 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? I also have served on the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)'s Surface Transportation Technical Committee including one year as Chair. I am proud that Carrollton currently has broad and diverse housing options for its residents. I think it is important that the rating of traditional public school districts also be applied to charter schools . In the upcoming decade, Carrollton will be the crossroads of DFW. I am a problem-solver with the ability to communicate on tough issues and get the parties together to resolve problems. Turner High School and Hebron High School, also in Carrollton, via social media, announcing he was selling his pills for . 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. An example of this is under construction now- a contemporary designed mixed-use development (440,000 sq. Annette W. Reese. Doors open at 6 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to mingle with city officials and meet members of the . This is the primary area of the Citys infrastructure that does not meet expectations of the environmental dimension in its quality of life persona. Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is an above average school district but needs to continue working to improve. I support charter schools that are well-managed as a good option. 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. 3. As neighborhoods become increasingly diverse, it has become increasingly apparent to me that some residents dont naturally come out of their shells - read "micro-segregation" practices - to learn about and connect with those that live even on the same street. @OckerForTexas, Facebook: 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 have grown and donated over 12 different types of vegetables and the Garden donated over 4,400 pounds of food last year. I would recommend the community consider standards similar to that of a homeowners association providing guidelines and expectations for residency, and consequences such as fines or other deterrents for residents who do not comply. As a council member, I will focus my efforts on promoting public safety, infrastructure maintenance, lowering property taxes, forging strong relationships with all school districts, and expanding cultural and performing arts in Carrollton. 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. From a structural perspective, many of Carrolltons roads and streets are in disrepair. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. For example, we can promote block parties in neighborhoods. The project was seamlessly and successfully completed early the next morning and the freeway was re-opened to traffic without any problems due to the well-orchestrated plan. There are options for transportation available through DCTA. The city council is responsible for establishing city policies, considering city resolutions and ordinances, appointing citizens to various city boards and commissions, adopting the city's Comprehensive Plan and annual budget, and approving or rejecting . Making sure all residents feel safe, properties are maintained and activities are offered for community involvement, only strengthens our community. 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. Education and communication with the citizens of Carrollton are key for prevention. A community is only strongest when all citizens feel a part of that community. I am self funded, with my two largest contributors being HNTB PAC, and Henry Billingsley. Originally, I bought a condo in order to afford to live in this great city. make up the rest. VotePalomo Campaign. Programs like these are taught to our. Carrollton has very limited vaccination sites, and they are not equipped to handle the volume of vaccines needed. During the election, Carrollton residents will. In the future, DART will be extending the A-Train from Denton and adding a passenger rail line to Frisco, thus expanding our connections even further. Texas A&M UniversityM.A. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. As Board President, I approved the agenda and helped facilitate meetings where the public and each board member had an opportunity to share their thoughts, ask questions, discuss, etc. I feel I can assist with the challenges facing city government. We need frank discussions with minority communities, police and other authorities, addressing tensions, grievances, and misconceptions. Diversity in housing is the fabric of the community. The town government consists of a mayor and a five-member town council. Clear skies. We have an amazing Senior Center for fitness, crafts, events, lunches and more, taking care of the needs of our over 50 population. It has a combination of welcoming people and a diverse population with great schools. 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. The Citys demographics are changing: Carrollton is currently 33% Hispanic/Latinx; 15% Asian, and 8% African American, with a median age of 36. 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. Quality of life in our city is augmented by DART passenger rails Green Line and the new Silver Line, increasing connection to entertainment and sports events and soon, to DFW airport. 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. The schedule for the freeway closure was communicated to the public and UNT in particular. I ran for State Representative in 2016 and earned the Dallas Morning News' endorsement. Downtown Carrollton has many events, but we have lots of parks, and we can do more to increase community events in our parks. We have the Green Line that goes to downtown Dallas. Carrollton is in three different counties, Dallas, Denton and a very small portion in Collin. 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 . My wife and I are volunteers for the St. Monica's Bread Ministry, benefitting North Dallas Ministries, Union Gospel Mission , Family Gateway Center, Dallas Life Foundation, St. Jude's Senior Center, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and others. When we work together, we will (and have) build a community that provides for a wonderful quality of life that helps to meet the needs of a diverse community. Don't Threaten. I like multi-use development that includes housing and retail business, good for our tax base. Such is an example of the equity-minded decision-making that should be advocated for the residents of Carrollton so that we all can enjoy a (minimally) relative quality of life - and maintain the public health of our beloved City and its residents. The single greatest aspect of Carrollton is the shared sense of community. Our city services three different school districts, CFBISD, LISD and DISD. 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. The voters will select trustees who will determine the answer to this question in order to keep our school districts strong. Carrollton pay $23 million per year in interest. How do we maintain the roads, waterlines, etc. In discussing this with a council member, he suggested that cultural training for all city departments is being discussed. What I would like to see is for the affordable units to be blended into multi-use developments. I want to keep Carrollton a "small town with a lot of people." My wife and I moved to Carrollton 15 years ago and have fallen in love with the community. 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. Texas Woman's UniversityJ.D. or anything. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Be Nice. We need to scrutinize the policies and amenities currently in place to assure they are balanced and diverse. When the vaccinations became available, the county quickly set up stations to start vaccinations. Helpful. Approximately, 40% of the population rent their housing but I was unable to determine how much of that is in multi-family units. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I'm on target with my budget, but I need to continue to raise more money to fulfill my goal of reaching out and communicating with Carrollton voters. @N/A, Facebook: During my 3 years as Department Chair of the Special Designed Instruction Staff, I developed a system of easily identifying the documents needed to support students and keep records of all requirements related to the special needs students assigned to us. 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. Carrollton has small portions of the City, primarily near the DART rail stations that remain to be developed. Accordingly, I think condos and townhomes are an integral part of growing Carrollton and attracting millennials, who now account for almost half of homebuyers. They provide a much-needed environment in the education of those students who are not a good fit for larger public schools. Place 5 is an open seat on the Carrollton City Council. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Voter data is deleted after every election, according to our voter data policy. P.O. 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. Three people filed for the mayors spot, including Carrollton Mayor Steve Babick who is looking to be re-elected, Councilmember Adam Polter, and Councilmember Young Sung. My efforts improved the entire community. Carrollton has followed the Governors mandate concerning wearing masks, social distancing, business capacity, etc. I am a life-long resident of Dallas County, having lived in different parts of the county. 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. First, we must acknowledge that we can only vouch for our own lived experience; just because you may not be experiencing the multiple systemic effects of racism and other forms of marginalization doesnt mean that it is not experienced by others. Keep it Clean. 1609 Marsh Ln, APT 109, Carrollton , TX, Campaign or Work Phone Number: I am pro-growth in Carrollton, provided that the proposed growth provides for and expands opportunity (through access and engagement) for all Carrollton residents.