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. make up the rest. There are four major well-maintained trail systems which are easily located on our Parks and Rec Trails App. Carrollton resident Daisy Paloma filed to run for the Place 6 spot on the council. For questions regarding candidates and races covered here, please email us at editorialboard@dallasnews.com. Much of the infrastructure is approaching the end of its design life. My daughters and I attended the Black Lives Matter protest held in Carrollton in 2020. Charter schools are also an important facet of our educational system. Carrollton is ranked fourth safest city of North Texas with comparably sized cities and is one of the safest cities in Texas. I will support the development of multi-family mixed-use housing for many reasons. I want to see Carrollton continue to grow and thrive. May 1 Election Guide: What voters in Dallas County should know Title and navigation << < 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. 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. Even though we have an homeowners association, no assessments went up, no neighbors had to pay extra, and it was an all-volunteer effort. - feel comfortable fully engaging with all the City has to offer. Carrollton participates and is a member of the North Texas Commission, the Dallas Regional Chamber, the Regional Transportation Council, and the North Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG COG) so that each community has its own strength but interacts with other communities to strengthen the entire Dallas area. Since we moved to Carrollton, it has been my perception that Carrollton has significantly more affordable housing than other communities north of Dallas. A lot of charter schools were started by parents and community organizers to address what was perceived to be specific problems or to fill a void with the local school systems. We need to find ways to attract more restaurants and entertainment venues to our city. Be Proactive. For questions regarding candidates and races covered here, please email us at editorialboard@dallasnews.com. Get the latest Frisco sports delivered to your inbox every week. Sometimes, drainage erosion may need to be addressed or additional tree plantings may be desirable. Accordingly, I think condos and townhomes are an integral part of growing Carrollton and attracting millennials, who now account for almost half of homebuyers. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, P.O. It will attract and keep a young professional workforce in our community. Carrollton is a city in Dallas County, Texas. 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. I am a problem-solver with the ability to communicate on tough issues and get the parties together to resolve problems. A wide variety of housing choices shows that our community welcomes and embraces diversity and truly wants to be a city for everyone. Our low crime rate enhances our quality of life. Carrollton City Hall - Carrollton, AL (Address, Phone, and Hours) Clear skies. Partnering with the City of Carrollton, two community HOA boards , we were able to resolve the problem in a cost effective permanent solution. . Currently, Carrollton is expanding their trails systems and revitalizing parks. We won't share it with anyone else. I would support budgets that prioritize city infrastructure, with a marked focus on assessing the needs of roads and streets. 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. 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 . 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. I have professional experience managing large projects and budgets when I served as TxDOT Area Engineer for Denton County and also as Director of Public Works for the Town of Addison. 2020 Election Q&A: Carrollton mayor, city council | News Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. I led a team to bring high speed internet to my condo complex -- without raising assessments. As of 2 p.m. Thursday, six total individuals had filed for spots, according to the City of Carrolltons election page. Such diversity remains beneficial for both children and adults to be socialized in diverse environments and recognizing the gifts of differing perspectives. You have permission to edit this article. To provide for that need, we need continued economic and population growth. Through this revitalization, Carrollton has been careful to consider the diverse population that would use our parks and green spaces. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. I favor attracting the kind of businesses that will move Carrollton into the future. 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. 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). Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Carrollton City Council - Place 7. www.facebook.com/NancyClineforCarollton/, Twitter: Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. I served on the DART Design Advisory Committee for the downtown Silverline station. City Council . Texas Woman's UniversityJ.D. 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. 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. City Council | City of Carrollton, TX Get breaking news delivered to your inbox from around Star Local Media when it happens. I support growth, but I would advise against any increased debt. I have talked about DARTs passenger rail stations in Carrollton. This is accomplished through social media, community events, publications, attending HOA meetings, Citizen Night Out, etc. An example of this is under construction now- a contemporary designed mixed-use development (440,000 sq. 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. In public buildings, though reopened at 100%, masks and social distancing remains a requirement. 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. Here's the Carrollton City Council candidates who have filed to run in Box 117284, Carrollton , TX, Campaign or Work Phone Number: Though I previously worked at a private school in North Carolina (primarily because they realized they needed an intentional diversity, equity, and inclusion effort), I am a huge proponent of equitable public school education. Carrollton currently has three charter schools. person will not be tolerated. - 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. Much of Carrolltons capital funds projects can be funded without burdening the taxpayers. Turner High School and Hebron High School, also in Carrollton, via social media, announcing he was selling his pills for . Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Log in to add candidates to your sample ballot, Age: