Dear Neighbors, This is the time of year when local governments set their budgets. While many of the cities around Farmers Branch are taking steps to lower their tax rates, the same cannot be said for our City Council. Please read below to find out what is happening with that and why you should plan…
Dear Neighbors, Please take few minutes to read this important information that has been put together by Councilman Richard Jackson regarding the City Budget, Your Taxes and Redistricting. I believe that Councilman Jackson did an excellent job in describing what the mayor and staff is trying to pull over on residents. My additional comments are…
Dear Neighbors, As we make our way through the hottest part of the summer, know there is a lot happening in our city. I am reminding residents to be especially mindful of gas leaks which are being caused by shifting soil. The dry shifting soil is moving pipes and foundations. If you smell natural gas…
Dear Neighbors, The dog days of summer are upon us and I hope that you are coping with the heat. Please take necessary steps to stay hydrated and be sure to check on elderly neighbors to make sure they are ok. Be aware, Dallas County Health and Human Services is offering an EMERGENCY WINDOW AIR…
Dear Neighbors, I’d like to thank everyone who came to City Hall last week for the swearing-in of our two new council representatives, Omar Roman and Richard Jackson, and for my send-off. Your messages of appreciation for my six years of service were overwhelming and truly appreciated. I promised to stay in touch with you…
Dear Neighbors, Many of you have been asking about the City Council’s intent to issue up to $25 million in Certificates of Obligation (CO) debt for a new multi-purpose sports facility. The actual number will probably be $23 million. Allow me to try and answer your questions and assure you that this is not being…
Dear Neighbors, This coming Tuesday afternoon will be my last City Council meeting as my term comes to an end. I would like to say than you to everyone in Farmers Branch, those that voted for me and those that did not, for allowing me to have the opportunity to represent and serve you. This…
Dear Neighbors, Many neighbors have contacted me recently asking me about the status of the city’s redistricting plan. Below is an update on that item. The public is invited to attend any meeting by the Redistricting Committee. The Committee’s next meeting will be Wednesday, April 27, at 6pm, in the upstairs Study Session Room at…
Dear Neighbors, Since my last message to you, a number of items have come up that were not mentioned in my previous email. Don’t forget, my last Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 17. After swearing-in our new council members there will be a reception in the lobby. The public is invited to attend…
Dear Neighbors, There are a lot of things happening in Farmers Branch and I wanted to remind you of them. We are fortunate that Farmers Branch provides so many great services and activities for residents, many of which are free. These are the things that set us apart from many other cities throughout the Metroplex…
