Arlington
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facts about Arlington, tx
People
Demographics
- White alone 59.9%
- Black or African American alone 22.7%
- Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0.5%
- Asian alone 6.6%
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.2%
- Two or More Races 3.2%
Source: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/aringtoncitytexas
Languages
- Spanish 22.4%
- Other Indo-European Languages 2.7%
- Asian and Pacific Island Languages 4.7%
- Other Languages 3.6%
Source: https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/arlington-tx-population
Arlington City Council
The vision of Arlington: A pre-eminent city, providing an exemplary, safe environment in which to live, learn, work and play.
The mission of Arlington: The City of Arlington proactively meets the needs of the public through active engagement, inclusive participation and high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
City Council Meetings
The Arlington City Council typically meets every other week, and there is an afternoon meeting (without public comment) at 2:30pm and an evening meeting (with opportunity for public comment) at 6:30pm.
Arlington Mayor
The Mayor is elected directly by the citizens and serves for two year terms. The Mayor officially speaks for both the government and the community as a whole. The Mayor is the presiding officer and a regular member of the city council, and has all the powers and duties for the office of council member in addition to those of mayor.
The Arlington Mayor makes $3,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Serving on the city council;
- Voting in council meetings;
- Assigning council members to chair or serve on committees;
- Appointing citizens to serve on advisory boards or commissions;
- Preparing the annual budget; or
- Making an annual report to the council.
– Ballotpedia
Arlington City Councilmembers
Here are your city council members who are elected to represent your voice in the Arlington city council. The Council fulfills the legislative functions of the city, crafting ordinances and developing policies. They are also tasked with establishing the overall direction of the city and providing general direction to the city manager.
It is important the city council represents and advocates for the community’s diverse beliefs and values to serve ALL residents in Arlington.
Arlington Council members make $2,400 per year.
Responsibilities
- Elected to two or four year terms either by district or at-large.
- Responsible for appointing a city-manager.
- Responsible for drafting and passing legislation and city ordinances.
- Responsible for approving the city budget proposed by the city-manager.
-Ballotpedia
As local legislators, councilmembers are responsible for and responsive to the citizens who elected them. Depending on the city’s charter and state laws, they may perform the following functions:
- Review and approve the annual budget;
- Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities;
- Oversee performance of the local public employees;
- Oversee effectiveness of programs;
- Establish tax rates;
- Enter into legal contracts;
- Borrow funds;
- Pass ordinances and resolutions;
- Modify the city’s charter;
- Regulate land use through zoning laws;
- Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations;
- Regulate public health and safety;
- Exercise the power of eminent domain;
- Communicate policies and programs to residents;
- Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and
- Represent the community to other levels of government.
May 6th Elections!
Learn more about who is running in the upcoming City Council elections.
Qualifications
Resident of the City
for at least 12 consecutive months
Qualified voter
of the State of Texas
Can't hold any other public office
of emolument except as permitted by the Texas Constitution.
No person shall be eligible to the office of councilmember
who shall be interested in the profits or the emolument of any contract job, work or service for the city, or interested in the sale to the city of any supplies, equipment, material or articles purchased.
Public School Districts in Arlington
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Arlington ISD
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Mansfield ISD
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Fort Worth ISD
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HEB ISD
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School Districts
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Tarrant County
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Texas
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United States
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