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. This system is still used today and is especially helpful for new teachers. Invalid password or account does not exist. 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. 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.
Adam Polter for Carrollton Mayor - Authentic | Transparent | Accountable Copyright All Rights Reserved. I have experience listening to residents, businesses, staff and helping ensure the policies and priorities reflect our community's needs. 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. Don't knowingly lie about anyone I favor the addition of lower-cost condominiums for those who need starter homes or affordable housing. I am a problem-solver with the ability to communicate on tough issues and get the parties together to resolve problems. Originally, I bought a condo in order to afford to live in this great city. Carrollton has been a long-time member and supporter of DART.Carrollton also has a stable housing stock that has been relatively affordable compared to some of our neighboring communities.There are many examples of joint efforts with neighboring communities. Get the latest Plano sports delivered to your inbox every week. The county also responded quickly to help maintain the spread of the virus. People are drawn to our citys abundant parks, hike and bike trail systems and safe neighborhoods. Carrollton responded quickly to keep the residents updated through the citys website. 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 . This will allow families to compare the educational opportunities / scores of school choice options in an apples-to-apples manner. 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. 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. *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. In the future, I would like to increase green infrastructure in any way we can, making green space accessible to all neighborhoods. 4. 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. Vote Nancy Cline Community Volunteer, Experienced Leader, Knowledgeable Civil Engineer, CFB School Board Trustee, Military Wife, and Mother. The Town of Carrollton is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform demolitions within the City limits of Carrollton. Soon we will be able to travel to Plano and DFW airport easily via the Silver Line. 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. Diversity includes but is not limited to: ethnicity, age, income, education level, physical disabilities, and employment. While I dont ascribe to any particular ratio, I do suggest that inclusion and social integration become values guiding such decisions. Currently, Carrollton is expanding their trails systems and revitalizing parks. Our police are proactive in community engagement and community events and programs. 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. I am running for Carrollton City Council and would appreciate your vote for me on May 1, 2021. In the past, I was also involved in the Coppell Chamber of Commerce, but now I focus more on our local Chamber. Although I have been serving my community for several years, I am running for office to better serve the great citizens of Carrollton. Arianna Morrison is a reporter for Star Local Media, covering the communities of The Colony, Little Elm, Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Coppell. Maguana Qualls Council Meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Monday of every month (EXCEPT Holidays) at City Hall, 750 Clay Street. Our community has residents from many different countries and religions also. They are community volunteers who meet in regular meetings twice a month. The filing window opened on Jan. 18 and will close at 5 p.m. on Feb. 17. 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. (Theres a story about me having to prove that I lived in my neighborhood.) In my 50 years in the construction industry, I have worked with many city governments, utility companies and transportation authorities. We, as a community need to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable when discussing and solving racial issues. There are 4 high schools with a Carrollton address; each with unique programs that serve a more diverse population than charter schools. 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. We have three DART passenger rail stations and we see development around those stations increasing. 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 want to make sure that the city is promoting qualified candidates from within as well as looking for candidates from sources such as historically black colleges, local churches that cater to Latinos, Koreans, and other ethnicities, and any other way that we can make sure that our city government looks like our city. Call 1-800-422-4661. 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. Upper Furneaux Creek has a group of residents that have formed the Friends of Furneaux Creek that focusses on improving and promoting the Furneaux Creek greenbelt. 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. There is always the challenge of keeping residents safe in our racially-tense world, especially now with the recent rash of hate crime. 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. I also work with the League of Women Voters, and I was on the Board of Directors in the past. Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Voting for this election ended May 1, 2021. I would support budgets that prioritize city infrastructure, with a marked focus on assessing the needs of roads and streets. Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is an above average school district but needs to continue working to improve. Carrolltons single greatest asset is its citizens. Daisy Palomo | Candidate for Carrollton City Council, Place 6, 4/24 I have lived in Carrollton for over a decade. 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. This is the primary area of the Citys infrastructure that does not meet expectations of the environmental dimension in its quality of life persona. This is the first time I have sought a public office. All demolition work m Read More. 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). We can do events in parks all over Carrollton to make sure residents know each other. Councilmembers are elected by the city at-large and represent the entire city. One shortcoming I felt was all of the stations seemed to be in the eastern and southern parts of Dallas. Select candidates from the list below to compare their answers to our questionnaire: Log in to add candidates to your sample ballot, Age: Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. City of Carrollton staff and Metrocrest Services partnered in a drive to help residents register for the vaccine. Newman Smith offers the International Business Academy (IBA) while Creekview High School offers the Law and Criminal Justice Academy.