Summary
The council adopted its 2026-2027 legislative agenda, prioritizing local control, fiscal capacity protection, economic development tools, and restructuring the DART board.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Aimed at protecting municipal revenues and securing state authorization for tourism and hotel tax programs.
The city government and residents gain stronger representation and financial protection at the state level.
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Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — October 13, 2026
The council adopted its 2026-2027 legislative agenda, prioritizing local control, fiscal capacity protection, economic development tools, and restructuring the DART board.
DART names Nathaniel Ford CEO after divided board vote
DART Board Chair Randall Bryant announces hiring Nathaniel Ford as their new CEO during a news conference at the DART Headquarters, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Dallas, with other board of directors.Chitose...
DART’s apparent CEO pick brings decades of experience — and scrutiny
Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. at a session meeting the public July 11 at Dallas Area Rapid Transit headquarters in Dallas.Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Area Rapid Transit’s apparent — but unofficial —...
City Council — February 3, 2026
The city is pushing for a fairer way to run DART, ensuring that Carrollton and other member cities have a meaningful vote on the board.
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