Arlington Elections: Candidates' Top Challenges & Solutions

0:00It's April 19th. This is Dallas News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Arlington voters got elections coming up for mayor, City Council in Districts 3, 4, 5 and 8, plus school board places 6 and 7. The Arlington report in KERA hit candidates with surveys asking about top city challenges and how they tackled them. Candidates for mayor zero in on budget woes, like a projected $25 million shortfall next fiscal year from slow sales tax growth and property tax fights, other stress cutting waste, holding the line on tax hikes and fixing housing shortages plus infrastructure. Across council races, public safety popped up big time with calls for better police support, neighborhood watch programs and safer streets. Folks in districts 3 through 8 talk business growth, affordable homes, smart development in a built-out city and cracking down on old, run down apartments. School board hopefuls face dropping enrollment from low birth rates and folks staying put longer,

1:03plus school choice competition. They want stronger discipline, teacher backing and more state funding to keep Arlington ISD top notch. With ballots out soon, these views give a clear snapshot of what's on the line check. The full surveys to hear candidates straight up and make your voice count.