Our Councilman, Raul Gonzalez is hosting a Town Hall Meeting:
When: May 12th Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Cliff Nelson Recreation Center, 4600 W Bardin Rd, Arlington, TX
Subject: Residential Infill and Redevelopment Standards
See everyone there!
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Early voting is today through Saturday for the May 7th election.
2 propositions are on the ballot regarding property taxes, 1) Maintenance of the over 65 exemption, vote For, and 2) increase the homestead exemption from $25,000 to$40,000, vote For.
Please vote FOR these 2 propositions.
UPDATE: Both propositions passed!
Candidates are on the ballot for 2 at large city council seats and 2 single-member districts.
2 positions are open on the AISD school board.
The second thing one can do regarding property taxes is complete the online protest process on the TAD.Org website. It is "A" process so proceed carefully but it is worth the effort. If anyone needs help, please contact me and I'll set a phone appointment to guide you through the process over the phone while you are on your computer. (The online guidance is a free community service provided by me your Realtor).
***The third thing... Early voting continues this Saturday the 30th from 7 am to 7 pm AND Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. ***
FYI: The run-off elections are on May 24th.
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Picnic in the Park. Councilman Raul H Gonzalez invites you to stop by & say hello @ "Picnic in the Park" Let's Celebrate Spring in our great city & enjoy what brings us together - Picnic Food & sliders (from a good friend who makes great BBQ), cold drinks & comradery, kids' area with face painting & fun. We're blessed with the Freedom to Vote & local elections are important. We will have a Candidates Table & invite candidates to place some information. The event is Come & Go as you are. We're all busy but we hope you will stop by & say hello! Early Voting starts Monday, April 25th. Take some time between now & then to learn about our important City Council & School Board races & other important elected offices. Raul is un-opposed but would appreciate your VOTE in this important local election.
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I attended the District 2 Town Hall Meeting tonight at the
Cliff Nelson Rec Center, hosted by Raul Gonzales our City Councilman. Raul.gonzalez@arlingtontx.gov
Brief Summary:
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The city is planning to go to once a week trash
service to maintain similar costs.
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They will go to a blue bin process for the trash a
similar process as the green recycle bins.
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The city will allow residents to choose either a
65-gallon or a 95-gallon bin to be delivered to their home at the start of the
program.
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City request you still use plastic trash bags to
place in blue trash bins.
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Republic Services contract is up in August of
2022.
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Currently the city is paying $16.23 a month for our
service.
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Therefore we will have 3 trucks going through
our neighborhoods, one day a week. One automated truck for Trash, The second automated
truck for Recycle, and the third truck with one rider for bulk leaves/branches.
(Same truck as we see now for trash).
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Estimated date for starting will be sometime
after September 2022.
Currently, Arlington residents set out
bagged trash for twice-a-week curbside collection. The bagged trash is picked
up by hand and placed into the back of a trash truck. Workers are exposed to
safety risks related to extreme weather, working too close to traffic, and
handling trash. These jobs are difficult to fill. Also, the supply of drivers
with commercial driver’s licenses who can drive trash trucks is not keeping up
with future demand.
Because of the decreasing labor supply, major
solid waste operators are discontinuing manual collection. They plan on relying
on automated trucks that can pick up and empty trash carts using a mechanical
arm to collect trash faster and safer. Arlington already uses automated trucks
for recycling service which uses wheeled bins which are picked up once a week.
Further questions can be directed to: Trashpickup@arlingtontx.gov
UPDATE:
City-wide automated trash collection will be begin in Arlington for residents by July 1, 2024. Once trash carts are in place, city wide, all curbside collection of trash, recycling, and bulk will be once a week. Details about trash cart delivery, trash cart color, and any changes to residents’ service day will become available six months in advance of the change.
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A response from our City Council Member for District 2:
Thank you citizens for your emails on your thoughts on the ongoing contract negotiations with Republic which expires in August of 2022. Currently, no changes or decisions have been made in our services. Republic has reported that the cost of twice-weekly trash pick up will increase substantially on our next contract because they have a severe manpower shortage- no one wants to work as a trash collector. We have requested pricing information on one-a-week and twice a-week in 2023 so we can evaluate how much the cost to you as a taxpayer for trash service will increase and best determine how to proceed. In the coming months, our committee has asked the City to provide residents multiple opportunities through a series of community engagement opportunities to express their opinions about the City’s garbage and recycling collection program and any possible changes to it. Be sure to check the City’s news website and follow the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages if you are on social media. Also, if you have not already done so, be sure to sign up for the City’s e-newsletter, and/or sign up for alerts through the City’s CodeRed program. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns. Raul H Gonzalez, City Council - District 2
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... especially those pad sites located in close proximity to homes and a child care business. Here is an AP News link exploring the issues regarding the drilling of 3 new wells and the pad site near Hwy 360 and Pioneer Parkway in Arlington, TX: (Total Energies is the operator of this pad site).
A specific use permit for this gas well at 2000 S Watson Rd is on the agenda of tonight's city council meeting:
Arlington TX City Council Agenda for Nov 30th
Those citizens concerned should attend.
UPDATE NOTE 1/5/2022 --- In a 5 to 4 vote the Arlington City Council voted DOWN this specific use permit!
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All about Arlington TX a message well stated by Mayor Jim Ross...
2021 State of the City with Arlington Mayor Jim Ross
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