This will help to cultivate a sense of pride and ownership in the residents of the community, adding value to the City of Carrollton overall. Carrollton continues to offer 24/7 virtual services, offer vaccination sites, testing sites, offer services for businesses, and continual Coronavirus updates. Agendas - 2023. . Education and communication with the citizens of Carrollton are key for prevention. Much of the infrastructure is approaching the end of its design life. Carrollton should continue these development programs and consider others as different needs arise in the community. West Carrollton, OH 45449; Phone: (937) 859-5181; Fax: (937) 859-3366; Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Contact Links. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. bottom of page . Answer not available, Web site: City Council Members. 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. *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. 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. Scroll. We have Elm Fork Nature Preserve and five golf courses in addition to acres of green space. P.O. Carrollton responded quickly to keep the residents updated through the citys website. 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. I would support budgets that prioritize city infrastructure, with a marked focus on assessing the needs of roads and streets. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Get the latest Mesquite sports delivered to your inbox every week. In the upcoming decade, Carrollton will be the crossroads of DFW. While serving as President of Country Place HOA, we had an issue with an area of the creek passing through our community. Our city services three different school districts, CFBISD, LISD and DISD. I respect the past but have a vision for the future. The county also responded quickly to help maintain the spread of the virus. Carrollton communicates information about the Pandemic through Carrolltons website, its Newsletter, signs throughout the community, and social media, and other publications. We need to scrutinize the policies and amenities currently in place to assure they are balanced and diverse. There are options for transportation available through DCTA. or anything. The City of Carrollton (in conjunction with the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee) prioritized areas of the City for street, sidewalk and alley improvements and has been working over the years to address the neighborhoods with the greatest needs in one large re-construction project, often receiving funding from CDBG funds, etc. 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 need affordable housing for seniors who are downsizing. 63, Address: A wide variety of housing choices shows that our community welcomes and embraces diversity and truly wants to be a city for everyone. Making sure all residents feel safe, properties are maintained and activities are offered for community involvement, only strengthens our community. This system included an electronic folder and checklist to help ensure accuracy and completeness of the documents. 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. Daisy Palomo | Candidate for Carrollton City Council, Place 6, 4/24 I would have to take a hard look and have pretty strong evidence that another charter school is needed in Carrollton. 1609 Marsh Ln, APT 109, Carrollton , TX, Campaign or Work Phone Number: Don't Threaten. 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. Arianna Morrison is a reporter for Star Local Media, covering the communities of The Colony, Little Elm, Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Coppell. Have the latest local news delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. Answer not available, Facebook: Threats of harming another (972) 898-4668, Web site: 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. 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. What I believe public schools offer over charter schools is an education to a much greater diverse population. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. These approaches would certainly attract residents and business owners who value these efforts, and the City would be primed to support such growth by the increased tax base, while balancing innovative ways for single and multi-family communities to perhaps first coexist and then thrive. 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. I can attest to this point that the neighborhoods in Carrollton - in my experience as a Black woman - have not been as open to neighborhood friendships. Carrollton City Council - Place 7. I led numerous meetings where I developed the schedule and back-up plans after considering all sorts of things that could happen that evening to cause delays and impact the successful completion of placing the bridge. Soon we will be able to travel to Plano and DFW airport easily via the Silver Line. With local governments being hobbled by decision-making both in Austin and Washington DC, Carrollton must be creative in how we fund large projects. VotePalomo Campaign Paid for by the VotePalomo campaign, Treasurer Carolyn Benavides. The voters will select trustees who will determine the answer to this question in order to keep our school districts strong. 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. Newman Smith offers the International Business Academy (IBA) while Creekview High School offers the Law and Criminal Justice Academy. People are drawn to our citys abundant parks, hike and bike trail systems and safe neighborhoods. The city council followed the guidelines set forth by the county. In addition to broader regionalism, Carrollton works with neighboring cities through the Metrocrest Chamber and Metrocrest Services which includes Carrollton, Coppell, Farmers Branch, and Addison. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 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. The school options in Carrollton are many and within each school, there are more options to meet the needs of students regarding academics, athletics, fine arts, special needs, College and career readiness, etc., Carrollton is located close to many work destinations and airports along with easy access to transit. 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. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. City of Carrollton staff and Metrocrest Services partnered in a drive to help residents register for the vaccine. In addition, Carrollton has many community development programs to connect neighbors and neighborhoods. In discussing this with a council member, he suggested that cultural training for all city departments is being discussed. 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. This partnership shares resources in order to make delivery of services more efficient. I am well-vested in this wonderful community and have the best interest of the citizens at heart. Carrollton is very proud of the sharing of police and fire services with Addison, Farmers Branch and Coppell. The mayor is elected for a two-year term, presides over the council, and votes only in case of a tie. 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. Public safety is a majority of the City's Budget. I would like to make it easier to live, eat, and play in the same area. I hold our first responders in high regard for the work they do to keep Carrollton safe. 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. Simply, no, I would not support aggressive efforts to expand debt now. Carrollton is the best city in DFW to live and work, and I will explain that to new businesses. 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. Get the latest Little Elm sports delivered to your inbox every week. The greatest public safety concern I have heard is the visibility of the Carrollton Police on our streets. Carrollton City Hall Contact Information. 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. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Although I have been serving my community for several years, I am running for office to better serve the great citizens of Carrollton. Our residents can travel to Dallas, Ft. Worth and Denton easily via DART rail and we do. - Civil Engineering - Texas A&M University, M.Eng. In public buildings, though reopened at 100%, masks and social distancing remains a requirement. I also work with the League of Women Voters, and I was on the Board of Directors in the past. 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. I think it is important that the rating of traditional public school districts also be applied to charter schools . It speaks for itself that we contribute to the success of the Greater Metroplex by seeking out entertainment and sports venues, shopping and restaurants accessible by rail. - feel comfortable fully engaging with all the City has to offer. 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. 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. R.L. 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. From my perspective, the City of Carrollton could benefit from more opportunities for residents of different backgrounds to engage with each other beyond Facebook groups - to build community through meaningful dialogue and perspective-taking. (469) 490-0295, Email address: info@shaniforcarrollton.com, Web site: 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. Further, Carrollton had the lowest crime number of cities with populations of 100,000 or more for both Dallas and Denton County. The City Council is made up of a mayor and seven councilmembers. However, now that the seat is open, Id like to also excel in representing this community that I intend to reside in for the rest of my life. Currently, Carrollton is expanding their trails systems and revitalizing parks. @OckerForTexas, Facebook: Title and navigation << < I have talked about DARTs passenger rail stations in Carrollton. The Capital Improvement Projects Advisory Committee is a group of citizens appointed by Council and they contribute by reviewing and providing input on infrastructure needs for the City and making suggestions to Council for future bond programs. Like our families, we must carefully weigh the benefit of growth before we strap ourselves - and our futures - with additional debt. From 2011 to 2020, I served on the Board of Directors for Country Place HOA in Carrollton. 8/1/22 Carrollton City Council 6 months ago 56 views 7/11/22 City of Carrollton City Council 7 months ago 76 views 6/6/22 City of Carrollton City Council Meeting 8 months ago 89 views 5/2/22 City of Carrollton City Council 9 months ago 97 views 3/7/22 Carrollton City Council Meeting . Regionalism supports individual communities while allowing those communities to thrive on the success of the communities around them. Our Law Enforcement is big part of why our numbers are low and people have a sense of security. I believe our city has a great central location that allows for commuting to most of the Metroplex in less than 45 minutes. We will have the Silver Line that goes to DFW Airport and to Plano. I intend to use these advantages to attract businesses and new residents. Davis Bacon or Prevailing Wage DOES NOT APPLY. Affordable housing is and will always be needed in growing communities and Carrollton is no different. 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. www.facebook.com/MichelleOCampaign, Twitter: From a structural perspective, many of Carrolltons roads and streets are in disrepair.
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