Today is the last day to register your name for voting in the upcoming city elections. Please visit the Carrollton Diary for details.
I am pleased to share our candidates appeal. To be fair to every candidate, every one was asked on the same “to all email” and was reminded three times.
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Highly regarded for his principled, energetic and common sense leadership, Matthew Marchant is currently serving as the Mayor Pro Tem of Carrollton Carrollton Carrollton
Matthew’s vision for Carrollton Safest Large City in North Texas , Attract High-Quality Restaurants and Retail Development, Promote Government Efficiency and Keep Taxes Low, Enhance Community Spirit and Activities and Open, Transparent Government.
Matthew is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University (Bachelor of Science) and the University Of Texas School Of Law in Austin , Texas
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My name is Ron Branson and I am honored to have served as Mayor of the City of Carrollton
I ran for mayor in 2008 not because I had a burning desire, but because many Citizens urged me to do so because of a need for new leadership and new direction. It was the voters, the Citizens, who reaffirmed that a change was needed and I have provided that change. What I have found out is that I am really proud of my performance as Mayor. Even those supporting my opponent say that I am a good person, and have been a good Mayor.
My record speaks for itself. Crime statistics last year dropped, with the most serious Part I crimes decreasing 15%, and economic development added 6.8 million square feet of new businesses for the best year in the past seven years.
I have been very active in the communities for many years, even before becoming Mayor. My support of events such as BAPS walks is unequaled by any Carrollton
I have served with honor, integrity, honesty and with respect. I am your Mayor 24/7, with no outside influence other than my family. Carrollton
I am not a professional politician, but rather a professional volunteer. I attend and participate in your neighborhood and organizational events by invitation and without a lot of urging.
I hope that you will consider me when you go to the polls. Let me finish the great record I have started. I have been there for you, and ask that you stand with me now.
Carrollton Mayor Ron Branson
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ANTHONY WILDER, PLACE 2
http://www.wilderforcarrollton.com/
http://www.wilderforcarrollton.com/
Anthony was born and raised in Dallas
Anthony graduated from theUniversity of Texas at Austin
Anthony is married to Sarah and together they have four children. The Wilder’s attendSojourn Church in Carrollton
Anthony has attended 45 of the last 54 council work sessions and meetings. He is engaged in the affairs of the city council and staff. He most recently served as Vice-Chair of the Property Standards Board.
Anthony is now seeking your support to bring transparency, efficiency and accountability to city government.
He witnessed work sessions prior to the addition of cameras and after their installation. He would like that same transparency in other areas of government, such as the city’s check register.
He has witnessed the lack of accountability displayed by our elected officials in the last couple of years. His desire is to engage the citizens in all affairs of the city. He will do that, especially after the election when it is needed the most.
The managed competition program has achieved great efficiencies and the need for regional shared services is obvious. Both will require tough choices in the near future. Anthony is committed to both and will keep the council on course to determine the most efficient and effective ways to provide necessary city services, whether they are through co-sourcing, insourcing or shared services.
For more info, visit the campaign website: WilderForCarrollton.com
Anthony graduated from the
Anthony is married to Sarah and together they have four children. The Wilder’s attend
Anthony has attended 45 of the last 54 council work sessions and meetings. He is engaged in the affairs of the city council and staff. He most recently served as Vice-Chair of the Property Standards Board.
Anthony is now seeking your support to bring transparency, efficiency and accountability to city government.
He witnessed work sessions prior to the addition of cameras and after their installation. He would like that same transparency in other areas of government, such as the city’s check register.
He has witnessed the lack of accountability displayed by our elected officials in the last couple of years. His desire is to engage the citizens in all affairs of the city. He will do that, especially after the election when it is needed the most.
The managed competition program has achieved great efficiencies and the need for regional shared services is obvious. Both will require tough choices in the near future. Anthony is committed to both and will keep the council on course to determine the most efficient and effective ways to provide necessary city services, whether they are through co-sourcing, insourcing or shared services.
For more info, visit the campaign website: WilderForCarrollton.com
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In 2009, the A.W. Perry Museum Society decided to commission a quilter to make a quilt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the rebuilt A.W. Perry home. I was named the lead on the project that was meant to be a fundraising event for the Society.
We decided to sell squares and strips that people would purchase and sign. The signed squares and strips would then be incorporated into the design of the quilt. I realized that Carrollton today looked very different than Carrollton
Today Carrollton Lebanon , Pakistan , India , Mexico , China , Viet Nam , and Egypt Carrollton
The signed squares and strips were sent to the quilter with no instructions on where to place them. She did not know the participants and so they were randomly placed throughout the design.
And so the finished quilt became of tapestry of the diversity that is our city. It represents an ideal to which we can all aspire, with all the differences stitched into one beautiful whole.
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My 30 years of experience in managing costs and operational efficiency will allow us to look at the cost structure and provide significant revenue without increasing taxes or cutting safety services. My platform details are as below;
Platform
Over next three to four years our City will face huge financial challenges as the projected recurring sources of funds will decline significantly. The projected growth during that period will between 0.5% – 2%. As a result, the General funds comprising of Property tax, Sales tax, and Franchise fees will not recover to pre-recession levels until 2018.
In view of this assessment, initial reaction would be to increase the taxes and reduce the services. My platform is based on following areas:
Increase Revenue by Managing Costs, not by Tax Increase
· Change the work culture to look at the problems with a new set of lenses and a laser focus into cost savings. No areas should be exempt.
· More competitive partnership with our vendors to support us in our goals.
· Develop a long term relationship with new entrepreneurs.
· Develop a reward system for employees who bring new cost saving ideas.
· Provide Tax incentives to New Businesses
· Develop business models to achieve a win-win for city/investors/business owners.
· Upgrade I-35 corridor in an innovative way.
· Revitalize run down properties through investor/city partnership. H-mart was great success but we lost Vista Ridge Mall, Sam’s and Castle Hills.
· Attract new business to the area, e.g. large theatres, Premium Restaurants, and international sports facilities.
· Improve Management and Operation Efficiency
· Huge potential to generate savings by 3 to 5% improvement in efficiency.
· Provide Quality Lifestyle to Carrollton
· More Parks, Entertainment Centers
· Adequate Firefighting capability, Ambulance services.
· High standards of law enforcement.
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TERRY WRIGHT, PLACE 4http://www.wrightgroup.net/
Served as Planning & Zoning Commissioner from 2003 to 2009 for the City ofCarrollton Where
TERRY WRIGHT, PLACE 4http://www.wrightgroup.net/
Hello my name is Terry Wright and I am Running for Carrollton City Council Place 4.
I have lived in Carrollton Texas
Owner of Architectural Firm: Wright Group Architects, Planners, PLLC. 110 S. Elm St, Carrollton Texas 75007
Served as Planning & Zoning Commissioner from 2003 to 2009 for the City of
My Family and I am member of First Baptist Church Carrollton, Texas where I serve as deacon, Assist in teaching with 5th graders and served on the building committee.
I am currently serving on the Advisory Board for METSA (Math, Engineering, Technology and Science Academy
My Architectural background, along with my contacts and clients and my working relationship with the Planning and building department has allowed me to bring in business and redeveloped existing building and site with in our city.
Also partners in PDC Services a commercial construction company where we offer design build solutions.
Also partners in T N T Construction which is a residential based construction company where we offer design build solutions.
A partner in Tri-Star Alliance which is a land investment company
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My name is Bob Garza and I am running for Carrollton City Council Place 4. My wife Emily and I have lived in Carrollton
I was appointed by City Council to the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Committee and have served for about 3 years. This past year I was also appointed to the city Charter Review Committee. I am Chairman of the Senior Adult Services board and also serve on the Dallas Telco Federal Credit Union Board.
I have been involved in the community for over 10 years having served on numerous boards of chambers and non-profit organizations. These include Bea's Kids, Metrocrest and Farmers Branch chambers, Trinity Medical Center
My top 5 goals are:
Quality Transit Oriented Development (TOD);
Fair and Equal representation for all Carrollton residents;
Promote continued efficiencies in delivery of all city services;
Promote Carrollton as a good place to work, live, and raise a family, and
Insist on a balanced budget with no tax increases.
Fair and Equal representation for all Carrollton residents;
Promote continued efficiencies in delivery of all city services;
Promote Carrollton as a good place to work, live, and raise a family, and
Insist on a balanced budget with no tax increases.
I have a deep passion to serve the people of Carrollton
I would truly appreciate your vote. Thank you.
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Hello, my name is Cathy Henesey and I would like to represent you in all aspects of Carrollton
I graduated from Newman Smith High School in 1982 and I attended Texas Tech University Carrollton
My life career is about inclusion as a human resource professional. I constantly strive for diversity in my career and bring this belief to everything that I do. I know that inclusion brings new ideas to old problems. I volunteer my expertise regularly to those searching for new careers. I serve on the Dallas Mayor’s Committee to assist those with disabilities find new careers. I would like to have a multicultural board that would include leaders from different communities that represent our city demographics; this board would present issues that are facing each community to the city manager and council.
My number is 214-725-0710 and my personal email is cathysphr@verizon.net. I believe in open communication and I welcome personal questions.
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I am running as a candidate for City Council, Place 4 because I care about maintaining and improving the quality of life for the current and future residents of Carrollton Carrollton
I have lived in Carrollton
My mission is to make my City a desirable place to live. By bringing more new developments like retail centers, malls, entertainment and restaurants which will generate more tax dollars for the city and mean less burden on city residents. In return with a positive economic growth, house values will increase. Now is the time to change, if we cannot bring change now we will be left behind. More and more pressure will be on tax payers to maintain the city facility and infrastructure.
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We have to build a cohesive Carrollton
Dislaimer: I am a volunteer and have nothing to gain and I am not going to run for any elections but will continue to serve “any” organization in Carrollton
Please don’t forget to register today.
As Americans together we need to build a cohesive
Thank you.
Mike Ghouse
Mike Ghouse
