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We have entry level housing to more expensive, single family homes. 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. Voter data is deleted after every election, according to our voter data policy. 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. Carrollton responded quickly to keep the residents updated through the citys website. I have managed to raise money from over 80 friends and family. 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. I am a Quality Assurance Manager for Bowman Engineering/Consulting Inc.. B.A. Our city services three different school districts, CFBISD, LISD and DISD. 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. Directory; Feedback; Access . Carrollton has a great trail system, but it doesn't connect many area businesses. Low 52F. - American Society of Civil Engineers - Corresponding Member for Committee on Sustainability - Board of Trustees - Aldersgate UMC. I've also been very involved with the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, serving as their legal counsel for a short period. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. I respect the past but have a vision for the future. MONDAY - We need frank discussions with minority communities, police and other authorities, addressing tensions, grievances, and misconceptions. 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. I ran for State Representative in 2016 and earned the Dallas Morning News' endorsement. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. There are options for transportation available through DCTA. I especially enjoy attending and promoting the local Chamber events that focus on Women in Leadership. The filing period for Carrollton City Council spots is currently open, which includes seats that will be up for election on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Carrollton has small portions of the City, primarily near the DART rail stations that remain to be developed. A culture of engagement must be built; As a member of Carrollton City Council, I would champion and lead - in tandem with the City - opportunities for community-based dialogue, service, and engagement that will holistically benefit the City of Carrolltons quality of life. Carrollton City Hall Contact Information. In order to attract new business to our community, one priority is workforce development. 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. I am self funded, with my two largest contributors being HNTB PAC, and Henry Billingsley. 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. 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. Have the latest local pro sports news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates. The city council followed the guidelines set forth by the county. 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. 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. 1609 Marsh Ln, APT 109, Carrollton , TX, Campaign or Work Phone Number: 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. We run government with a managed competition process that has created a culture of accountability that makes us. 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. The single greatest aspect of Carrollton is the shared sense of community. Threats of harming another There are fifty-four units in my condominium complex, and they are individually owned. This is why we must first engage in perspective-taking so that we can understand others experiences. The mayor should seek to inspire while working diligently to maintain and, where possible, enhance the quality of life of Carrollton's . 1. I believe our city has a great central location that allows for commuting to most of the Metroplex in less than 45 minutes. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Place 2: Brianna Hinojosa-Smith (Incumbent) Raghib Majed Place 3: Don Carroll Meghan Shoemaker Davin Bernstein. Carrollton is a beautiful city and I believe our infrastructure should reflect that as well. However, construction considerations must take into account the perspectives of the citizens in the surrounding areas. Accordingly, I think condos and townhomes are an integral part of growing Carrollton and attracting millennials, who now account for almost half of homebuyers. Councilmembers are elected by the city at-large and represent the entire city. I worked as a staff member in the City of Carrollton from 1999 to 2005 as Division Manager for Civil Engineering and understand the responsibilities of staff as compared to a Councilperson who is one member of an elected team. Public safety staff closed the freeway just south of the new bridge's location and routed all the traffic to the frontage roads. Carrollton has followed the Governors mandate concerning wearing masks, social distancing, business capacity, etc. I have lived, worked, raised two children, worshipped, volunteered, and played in Carrollton since 1988. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Carrollton has seen a consistent decrease in long-term debt and we need to continue that approach. Carrollton communicates information about the Pandemic through Carrolltons website, its Newsletter, signs throughout the community, and social media, and other publications. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. 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. Since then, crime has continued to drop over 50% to 2,164 in 2019. Jan 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023 John T. Booth Linda Davis . TUESDAY 7am-7pm, https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/upcoming-election-information/, https://www.votedenton.gov/upcoming-election-information/. 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. 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. My wife and I moved to Carrollton 15 years ago and have fallen in love with the community. 63, Address: My experience as a civil engineer is timely with the ongoing development of plans for the DART Silver line and IH 35E widening through Carrollton. What might the experience be of a resident without access to reliable personal transportation, access to efficient public transportation? I have made Carrollton my home for 15 years now and I love this city. There was an error processing your request. Success! I dont know what the right ratio is for our city. How? - Civil Engineering - Texas A&M University, M.Eng. 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. Although I have been serving my community for several years, I am running for office to better serve the great citizens of Carrollton. Also, throughout the pandemic, Carrollton offered food and water stations and delivery to homebound citizens. Public Safety officers worked each intersection to keep traffic moving at high speeds and minimize delays for all traffic. I think it is important that the rating of traditional public school districts also be applied to charter schools . In addition, we need affordable housing for lower income folks. 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. 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 is mostly built out. Use the 'Report' link on Keep it Clean. District officials and our city government should collaborate to better serve all of Carrollton. Invalid password or account does not exist. 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. We are a friendly suburbs. Email her with story ideas and more at amorrison@starlocalmedia.com. 41, Address: *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. Effective 8-9-2022 Dumpster Ordinance 2022-1415. . I will work with the Council and City staff on the present agenda to rehabilitate and revitalize unsustainable retail space. Front Row from Left: Deputy Mayor Angie Fryman, Mayor Jeff Sanner, Councilmember Jill Tomlin. 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. While there are segments of the City that intentionally cater to these demographics (particularly the Latinx and Asian communities), Carrolltons quality of life considerations overall could be evaluated to ensure that all residents - regardless of socioeconomic status, age, geographic location, linguistic heritage, sexual orientation, etc. The filing window opened on Jan. 18 and will close at 5 p.m. on Feb. 17. What I believe public schools offer over charter schools is an education to a much greater diverse population. City Council Meeting 6:00 PM. 2. www.facebook.com/AnnetteFORCarrolltonCityCouncilPlace5. Sometimes, drainage erosion may need to be addressed or additional tree plantings may be desirable. City of Carrollton staff and Metrocrest Services partnered in a drive to help residents register for the vaccine. 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. While I dont ascribe to any particular ratio, I do suggest that inclusion and social integration become values guiding such decisions. Interacting with the future of Carrollton and helping them achieve goals, like I was helped with scholarships, is the highlight of my year. I named it Rob's Ballet (named after Project Superintendent Rob because his staff would be doing the heavy lifting). 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 . Carrollton is a city in Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas. To continue to provide safety for all, Law Enforcement needs to continue to work with all communities to help with prevention rather reaction. Be Nice. We are increasingly diverse. Great schools districts are the backbone of a wonderful suburb like Carrollton. We are Carrollton! 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. As a Civil Engineer, I have managed large projects from planning, through design, bidding , and ultimately construction inspection. Don't Threaten. An area began to collect slit and then trash and debris built up. . It will be important for Carrollton to continue to develop new projects, re-develop existing properties, grow new business and address the aging infrastructure while attracting new and diverse residents to the city. Select date. 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. In my 50 years in the construction industry, I have worked with many city governments, utility companies and transportation authorities. 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 (469) 490-0295, Email address: info@shaniforcarrollton.com, Web site: - feel comfortable fully engaging with all the City has to offer. Diversity includes but is not limited to: ethnicity, age, income, education level, physical disabilities, and employment. Carrollton continues to offer 24/7 virtual services, offer vaccination sites, testing sites, offer services for businesses, and continual Coronavirus updates. We extend from 635 in the south to 121 in the North. Carrollton has very limited vaccination sites, and they are not equipped to handle the volume of vaccines needed. First, I would make sure that our Law Enforcement population is supported and recognized for their service. As a largely developed-out city, we need to consider appropriate use of the available land on a case-by-case basis appropriate to the surroundings. Appropriate staff should receive training on working with and understanding different cultures. We won't share it with anyone else. 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Those students who need a smaller setting that has a philosophy of different learning styles, and focus on social development and diversity offer choices to parents. (214) 390-5715, Web site: What I would like to see is for the affordable units to be blended into multi-use developments. Carrollton's Police Department and Firefighter Services are the best in DFW. All demolition work m Read More. Carrollton is the best city in DFW to live and work, and I will explain that to new businesses. It must first begin with acts of acknowledgement and reconciliation. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. We, as a community need to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable when discussing and solving racial issues. From a structural perspective, many of Carrolltons roads and streets are in disrepair. Public safety is a majority of the City's Budget. 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. As of 2 p.m. Thursday, six total individuals had filed for spots, according to the City of Carrolltons election page. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. bottom of page . The city had 133,434 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. Affordable housing is and will always be needed in growing communities and Carrollton is no different. The voters will select trustees who will determine the answer to this question in order to keep our school districts strong. Going forward, we need to adopt and maintain policies that produce equitable outcomes for everyone. Get the latest Allen sports delivered to your inbox every week. racist or sexually-oriented language. Carrollton, GA (30117) . This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The City provides grants that may be applied for that HOA may use to enhance the neighborhood with signage, entry markers, or other improvements. Though Carrolltons vaccination management shortcomings are not unique, opportunities for improvement are rooted in access and equity of vaccination protocol. I have grown and donated over 12 different types of vegetables and the Garden donated over 4,400 pounds of food last year. 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. 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. Helpful. I will also work with neighborhoods to discuss how to keep the houses safe. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Texas A&M UniversityM.A. 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. Im an Aggie, and part of my identity is to be grounded in past traditions and shared history, but we Aggies are also ready to embrace new, better ideas. Concerning safe neighborhoods, there were 4,390 major crimes in our city in 2005. 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. (469) 826-5261, Web site: www.facebook.com/MichelleOCampaign, Twitter: Jeff Dickow Deidra Hays . I will support code enforcement efforts to ensure that properties are maintained and preserved. In discussing this with a council member, he suggested that cultural training for all city departments is being discussed. I want to continue that trend. A wide variety of housing choices shows that our community welcomes and embraces diversity and truly wants to be a city for everyone. Get the latest Celina sports delivered to your inbox every week. I built a team of TxDOT staff, the contractor, UNT Police and other officers. - 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. @N/A, Facebook: A schedule was developed and agreed to where all steps were detailed including timing, agreed upon and communicated to the team. City Council . I led a team of neighbors to get everyone to agree to rewire our condos. Answer not available, Age: Much of Carrolltons capital funds projects can be funded without burdening the taxpayers. 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. Carrollton has a wonderful quality of life, and my interest is extending that quality of life to all residents by actively engaging with those who have historically been left out of city governance. 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. I have lived and worked in Carrollton for a little over a decade. Simply, no, I would not support aggressive efforts to expand debt now. www.facebook.com/ShaniForPlace5, Twitter: 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. This is another area in which we are doing something right! In my last three roles as the lead diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner at educational institutions, I was tasked with with building or retooling strategic efforts and engaging volunteers to help advance towards a common institutional goal. 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. pendletonforcarrollton.com/, Twitter: Box 117284, Carrollton , TX, Campaign or Work Phone Number: Copyright All Rights Reserved. Be Proactive. I am proud that Carrollton currently has broad and diverse housing options for its residents. Carrollton enjoys 28+ park amenities which include multi-use greenbelts, playgrounds, hike and bike trails, sports fields, tennis and basketball courts and 5 golf courses. I do support affordable housing of any kind because I support socioeconomic diversity. Stanford Law School. We'd love to hear eyewitness There are programs or services such as Carrollton Cares, the Community Development Block Grant program, The Neighborhood Improvement in Action (IMPACT), Neighborhood Empowerment Zones, and the Neighborhood Partnership Office. 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. Rev. I agree with this and also include the city council in the training. It is working well. Some schools - like my daughter's high School Newman Smith, for example - have academies that are specific to intended career interests, such as law, international baccalaureate, STEM, etc. @ShaniforPlace5, Facebook: I would like to make it easier to live, eat, and play in the same area. The needs of those often on the receiving end of these disparities are also most often not involved in the process of government decision-making. Shani Barrax Moore (Dellimore Barrax) Nancy Cline. R.L. 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. 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. My husband and I moved to Carrollton with our three children 22 years ago in 1998. 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. I know what policies to fight for in the City Council to make Carrollton a better place. I also have served on the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)'s Surface Transportation Technical Committee including one year as Chair. 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. As of March 30th, I have received $2,000 from friends and supporters. The members are elected for two-year terms from four wards with one at-large member. The NAC is responsible for reviewing and recommending plans and reports related to the Community Development Block Grant programs before submittal to the City Council for a public hearing and adoption. Get the latest Plano sports delivered to your inbox every week. All members of the Council are elected at-large and serve three-year staggered terms. Since we moved to Carrollton, it has been my perception that Carrollton has significantly more affordable housing than other communities north of Dallas. Scroll. One shortcoming I felt was all of the stations seemed to be in the eastern and southern parts of Dallas. I have lived in Carrollton for over a decade. 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. However, full access to the opportunities for students at these schools are relative to their parent or guardians' ability to provide transportation for them, which can be difficult for even the most flexible work schedule. 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. With a population of about 143,000, Carrolltons single greatest asset is its quality of life. Turner High School and Hebron High School, also in Carrollton, via social media, announcing he was selling his pills for . I feel called to use my talents and experience to serve my community. I served on the DART Design Advisory Committee for the downtown Silverline station. Carrollton is in three different counties. VotePalomo Campaign Paid for by the VotePalomo campaign, Treasurer Carolyn Benavides. I believe the ratio of single family homes to multifamily homes we currently have works well for our city. In addition, Carrollton has many community development programs to connect neighbors and neighborhoods.