Dear Neighbors, This update for March is a little longer than usual because of all of the things happening in the city and I have included information regarding my campaign platform. Please make plans to attend the State of the City Town Hall on Tuesday evening, 6pm, at City Hall. The Council will be…
Dear Neighbors, I am so excited about the future of Farmers Branch and the direction in which our city is growing. Mayor Glancy already took steps to discontinue the mandate by the former mayor of citizens having to sign up in advance to speak at Council meetings during Citizen Comment. Now, anyone who wishes to…
Dear Neighbors, I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas with friends and family and now, as we look to start a new year, take a moment to take note of all of the many blessings we have to be thankful for. Our city staff, with new leadership in place, is poised to do great…
Dear Neighbors, I know everyone must be extremely busy with the holidays right around the corner but there is a lot to report on, so please bear with me. With all of the changes at City Hall comes great opportunity and I am pleased to announce that former Mayor Bill Glancy has been appointed…
Dear Neighbors, Due to all of the rain, today’s Veterans Day Celebration has been moved to The Branch Connection. The event will still be at 4pm. Veterans Day Celebration 2022, Friday, November 11, 4- 7pm at THE BRANCH CONNECTION This year’s event will include a patriotic celebration to remember, including keynote speakers, a patriotic ceremony,…
Dear Neighbors, I wanted to remind you that this Saturday is the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection. It takes place from 9am till 3pm at the City Service Center. Please see below for more information. Don’t dump paints and other chemicals down the drain or put them in your garbage. Also, join me tomorrow afternoon…
Dear Neighbors, This week, the City and Council will have to deal with two very serious issues that have occurred. In addition to Tuesday’s Council meeting to discuss Councilwoman Williams, there will be a Special Called Meeting on Thursday to discuss ethics violations against Mayor Dye. Our elected officials should be held to a higher…
Dear Neighbors, Fall is in the air and I wish that I could share some good news with you with respect to your city property taxes but unfortunately, that is not the case. Despite the many residents who spoke at several City Council meetings demanding some tax relief, the City Council voted 3-2 to leave…
Dear Neighbors, Tomorrow evening will be the final opportunity for residents to speak on the city budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The City Council meeting will take place at 6pm at City Hall. Those wishing to speak on the budget or any related issue must sign-up in advance of the meeting by completing a…
Dear Neighbors, If you are as concerned about rising taxes as I am, then I am asking you to come to the City Council meeting on Tuesday, tomorrow, at 6pm, at City Hall and make your voice heard. City staff and some of our elected leaders are planning to effectively raise your property taxes at…
