Politics

McGinty answers allegations of inefficiency

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Thu, 05/17/2012
Constable Robert J. McGinty

For the last three months, Tarrant County Precinct 2 Constable Robert J. McGinty has heard a number of allegations of inefficency in his office. With the election two weeks away, McGinty is ready to set the record straight.

Citizens select Michael Glaspie for Arlington City Council

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Sun, 05/13/2012
Boles Jr High voting location - May 13, 2012 - Zack Maxwell

UPDATE: Read below for added commentary from run-off candidate Bill Verkest.

Arlington citizens went to the polls Saturday to cast their vote in several City Council and School Board Trustee races. After months of campaigning, candidate Michael Glaspie succeeded in winning the public’s approval for the at-large District 8 seat formerly held by Gene Patrick.

Candidate in State Race object of past APD internal affairs probe

Submitted by DJ Zitko on Thu, 05/10/2012
State Rep. Candidate Mike Leyman

During a recent forum, candidate Michael Leyman, a Republican challenger against incumbent State Representative Bill Zedler, was asked about his ten years of service with the Arlington Police Department.

In your opinion, what is the most pressing issue in Arlington?

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Wed, 05/09/2012

Meet and greet Council and Trustee candidates this Thursday

Submitted by Press Release on Wed, 05/09/2012

Arlington voters will have the opportunity to give candidates for City Council and School Board one last look during a “Meet & Greet” on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Council candidate calls on APA President to resign

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Mon, 05/07/2012
Mike Becknal sits far right in this photo

A mailer sent out over the weekend by the Arlington Police Association (APA) has one city council candidate crying foul. In the campaign literature, the APA talks up their preferred candidate for District 1, Charlie Parker and takes a swing at his opponents by labeling the race with a famous Walt Disney movie connotation.

Arlington Mayor tamps down on citizen speaking

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Mon, 05/07/2012

During the last afternoon council meeting, Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck introduced new rules governing citizens wishing to address the council. Under the Mayor's guidelines, speakers who, in the his own words, get “too exercised” or “disrespectful” towards he or the council will have their microphone cut off.

Council candidate gets day in court – and loses

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Thu, 05/03/2012

A ruling by a Tarrant County judge Thursday dismissed a charge brought by an Arlington City Council candidate against an opponent in his council race, citing that the opponent was not qualified to seek office due to a question of residency.

Police and Fire Associations cause stir amongst candidates with Get out the Vote rally

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Thu, 05/03/2012

The Arlington Police Association (APA) and Arlington Professional Firefighters Association (APFF) have caused a stir amongst several candidates for City Council. The two associations are sponsoring a “Get out the Vote” rally to be held on Saturday at J-Gilligan’s.

School board, city discuss partnership

Submitted by Richard Weber on Thu, 05/03/2012

The Arlington Independent School District School Board and Arlington City Council discussed a possible joint venture Wednesday evening at a combined session at the Mac Bernd Professional Development Center.