I’ll apologize in advance for the length of this post , but Animal Services is not an easy issue to tackle. Refill that same coffee cup that you used to stay awake when you were reading my posts about the Read More …
Shelter Operations
Category: Council
Dog and Skate Park, Update
Last night during our work session the city council considered approval of the proposed site plan amendment. After well over an hour of in-depth questioning and deliberation, the council unanimously consented to moving forward to the next steps. Certain design Read More …
City Charter Election Guide
On May 5th (and earlier for those who are taking advantage of early voting), residents of Garland will have the chance to vote on 36 amendments to our charter. All amendments were published in the Dallas Morning News today, on Read More …
Town Hall Meeting, April 26th, 2018
Edit: Town Hall Presentation 2018-04-26 (Powerpoint Presentation) Town Hall Presentation 2018-04-26 (PDF) There will be a Town Hall Meeting for District 8: April 26th, 2018 6pm – 8pm City Hall Council Chambers 200 N 5th St The format will be Read More …
Dog and Skate Park, Revisited
On October 17th, 2017 I wrote a blog post about the Armory and Central Park. I made a promise at the time: “I will work with staff, council and stakeholders to try and address noise, drainage, park cleanliness, sound and Read More …
Smoking Ordinance Passed
The Garland City Council chose this evening by a vote of 6-3 (Nickerson, Smith, Athas in opposition) to strengthen its no smoking ordinances. The full and final text of that ordinance will be published in the coming days, as we Read More …
Stories from April 1st
Council Member Still Trying to Make Point from March 20th Meeting GARLAND, TX – A prominent Garland Council Member is still at the dais fourteen days after the meeting started, trying to get around to making his point regarding laws Read More …
Smoking Ordinance
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018 the city council heard public testimony regarding the proposed changes to our city’s smoking ordinances. The current ordinance is HERE The full text of the new proposed ordinance is listed HERE The public testimony can Read More …
Baylor Closing
As of 23:59 on February 28, 2018, after decades of serving Garland, Baylor hospital will close its doors. A representative of Baylor recently shared an update with the city council. That meeting is available here: http://garlandtx.swagit.com/play/02202018-1086 ITEM 3A City Council Read More …
City Charter – Final Public Hearing
The final public hearing for the City Charter will be at 7pm, February 6th, 2018 in the city council chambers. This is your LAST CHANCE to influence the wording, inclusion or striking of the proposed amendments before the council votes Read More …