Focused on progressive issues, a new coalition of more than a dozen grassroots organizations will try its luck in swaying the political debate around municipal elections in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this May.
The area isn t exactly known for equality or economic inclusivity, but the DFW For All campaign is a platform of policy proposals and ideals that touch on issues such as housing, healthcare, labor rights, climate change and government accountability.
According to the Washington-based Urban Institute think tank, North Texas largest cities fair poorly on economic and racial inclusivity. Dallas ranks 272nd, Fort Worth 175th and Arlington 196th. Worse still, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit local communities of color especially hard.
For the upcoming May 1 general election, the city of West University Place has two candidates running for mayor and 10 candidates running for four City Council positions.
Lake Highlands Junior High could be replaced as part of the $750 million bond package that the Richardson ISD board of trustees is putting on the May 1 ballot. (Courtesy Richardson ISD) Richardson ISD voters will have the chance to decide on a $750 million bond package for the district as part of the May 1 election.
District trustees called the bond election, which will include two separate propositions, during the board’s Feb. 8 meeting. Proposition A will be for the amount of $694 million to cover costs related to planned improvements to district buildings, buses and vehicles. Proposition B is set to be for the amount of $56 million to improve technology devices throughout the district.
As of 3:45 p.m. Jan. 29, Shafik Ben Guesmia was the only candidate who has filed for the Place 1 seat on the board.
PISD voters will also have the chance to vote for Places 2, 3 and 6 on the May 1 ballot.
Angela Powell is the Place 2 board member; Nancy Humphrey fills the Place 3 seat; and board Vice President Jeri Chambers holds the Place 6 position.
Ajikwaga Felli is the only candidate currently listed on the district website as having filed to run for the Place 2 position. Powell confirmed to
Community Impact Newspaper she plans to run for re-election, but her filing has not yet been posted to the district s website.
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Lewisville City Council calls special election as council member vacates seat to run for mayor
The candidate filing period for the May 1 special election for Place 3 will remain open until March 1. (Community Impact staff)
The candidate filing period for the May 1 special election for Place 3 will remain open until March 1. (Community Impact staff)
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