Mayor· 2026-2029
Jim Ross
Arlington
About
The provided articles primarily focus on the election race for Arlington mayor, highlighting incumbent Jim Ross and his challengers. A key point of contention mentioned is the recent property tax rate increase, indicating it's a significant issue in the campaign. The articles do not provide a comprehensive overview of Jim Ross's broader platform or specific campaign promises beyond this point of difference.
Campaign promises (1)
- taxesJim Ross and challenger Steve Cavender differ over the recent property tax rate increase.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 8:17:58
- Avg per meeting
- 12:09
- Segments
- 9764
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Top issues during term (4)(Budget)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate
A small tax increase could cost the average homeowner about $1.29 per month.
Elected Official Compensation
Any increase would require a charter amendment and voter approval, representing a new recurring cost for the city.
Annual Contracts and Renewals
Millions of dollars allocated across multiple contracts for essential services.
stadium funding
Get ready for your taxes to potentially go up to help pay for this massive stadium deal!
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Ross was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of the FY2027 Operating Budget
Adoption of the FY 2027 Operating Budget
Five-year Contract for the Purchase, Installation, Implementation, and Maintenance of Budget Software, Project 26-0144
Amending the FY2026 Operating Budget
Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District
Resolution on Budget Public Hearing
Amending the FY2026 Operating Budget
Resolution Expressing Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Budget Expenditures
Amending the Capital Budget for Various City Departments, Including the Water Utilities Capital Budget, and Adopting the Stormwater Utilities Capital Budget for the City of Arlington for Fiscal Year 2026
Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for the Purchase, Installation, Implementation, and Maintenance of Budget Software, Project 26- 0144
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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