HEADLINES
-
Worked to expand citizen engagement through diverse appointments to city boards and commissions
-
Collaborated with Council colleagues to expand affordable housing options
-
Re-instituted telephone town halls for community participation
-
Led the adoption of equity resolutions which were endorsed by every city department
-
Advanced the formation of the Unity Council to develop the City’s racial equity plan
-
Chaired Transportation & Municipal Infrastructure Committee, to enhance the quality of life for residents
ARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
DR. BARBARA ODOM-WESLEY
-
Chaired Municipal Policy Committee, to efficiently and effectively deliver basic services
-
Served as a member of the Economic Development Committee, to grow the City tax base
-
Worked on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones 1, Downtown & 6, Viridian
-
Represented Arlington on the Regional Transportation Council (RTC)
-
Represented Arlington on the Tarrant County Transportation Coalition (TRTC)
-
Appointed Vice-Chair of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
-
Served on the NLC Race, Equity, and Leadership Council (REAL)
-
Tarrant County Homeless Coalition (TCHC)
-
Represented the City on the United Way Arlington Steering Committee
-
Served as Secretary and Board Member of the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation
HOUSING
New Affordable Housing Developments
The Elliott: 74 units, seniors
7851 S Collins: Opened July 2019
Residence at Arbor Grove 125 units, seniors, 118 Gibbons Rd.
Bardin Apartments 110 units, family, Bardin & Matlock
Mariposa Apartment Homes 180 units, seniors, Cooper & Harris Rd.