James Hartley
Government Accountability Reporter, ArlingtonJames Hartley is an award winning journalist reporting on Arlington Government Accountability for KERA. A North Texas native, Hartley has covered stories across the region since 2019. He's passionate about true stories, understated movies, house music and good tea.
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Barbara Odom-Wesley, the outgoing District 8 council member and daughter of former Mayor Elzie Odom, hopes her legacy will be promoting equity, inclusion and economic development. -
Arlington officials are holding out hope for fully booked hotels and sold out matches, but ticket prices, flight costs, hotel expenses and anti-US sentiment could be causing challenges. -
While she's proud of zoning reforms she championed, including form-based code, Rebecca Boxall says she hopes the council will push to establish better public transit and regional connectivity. -
The election saw the highest municipal election turnout since 2021, when a U.S. House of Representatives seat was on the ballot. -
Council member Rebecca Boxall was defeated by Brittney Garcia-Dumas, and District 8 heads to a runoff, according to unofficial results. -
Incumbent Jim Ross faces challenges from Steve Cavender, Shaun Mallory and Hunter Crow. -
In District 3, incumbent Council member Nikkie Hunter will face challenger Kelly Burke in the May 2 council election. -
Incumbent Andrew Piel has reached his term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace him: Rojo Meixueiruo, Lisa J. Ventura and Tom Ware. -
Incumbent Rebecca Boxall is seeking a third and final term representing Arlington's District 5. She faces challenger Brittney Garcia-Dumas. -
Incumbent Barbara Odom-Wesley has reached her term limit and will be leaving office after the election. Three council hopefuls have made bids to replace her: Melody Fowler, Corey Harris and Jason Shelton. -
The city's budget, apartments, LGBTQ rights and the candidates personal lives have been some of the issues central to the race for Arlington mayor.
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Form-based code is intended to create a more attractive, walkable downtown that connects to the entertainment district.
