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General Election Results
The City of Garland held a general election on Saturday, May 4, to elect a City Council member for District 2 and to decide on 17 proposed amendments to the City Charter.
Visit our Elections page to view the results.
The election results will be certified at a special meeting of the Garland City Council at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.
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City of Garland Seeks Resident Input
Your opinion matters, and we want to hear it! The City is asking all residents to complete Garland’s first-ever Community Survey. The survey is a partnership with the National Research Center at Polco to evaluate City services, quality of life in Garland and residents’ priorities for the future. Responses will be used by the City Council and staff to assist with upcoming strategic planning and budgeting.
To complete the Garland Community Survey online, please visit:
Printed English, Spanish and Vietnamese surveys can also be picked up at 17 locations throughout the city.
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Public Service Recognition Week May 5-11
PSRW has been celebrated since 1985 as a nationwide public education campaign honoring the men and women who serve as federal, state, county and local government employees.
Watch our social media channels to learn more about the many services provided by the City of Garland’s public servants.
You can show your appreciation on social media, using the hashtags #TeamGarland, #GarlandPSRW and #GovPossible.
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Apply Now for Garland Youth Council
The application period to become a member of the Garland Youth Council is open now through June 7. Members will receive an education into the various workings of City business and have access to voice their particular ideas and concerns within City government.
Prospective members must reside in Garland and be in grades 9-12 during the 2024-25 school year. Members will be appointed by the Garland City Council in July.
Apply now on the Garland Youth Council website!
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Angela Self Recognized for Impact on the Planning Profession
City of Garland Planning Administrator Angela Self has achieved the prestigious title of American Institute of Certified Planners Fellow for her outstanding achievements in urban planning.
Fellowship is granted to planners who have achieved certification through the American Planning Association’s professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Self is the Planning Administrator for the City of Garland and has more than 25 years of planning experience. She has worked for urban and suburban communities focusing on underserved communities impacted by social, economic and environmental inequalities. Learn more.
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2024 Graduation Season Traffic Alert
Graduation season is here and Garland ISD's Curtis Culwell Center will host ceremonies from Thursday, May 9, through Sunday, June 2.
The Garland Police Department wants motorists to be aware of potential traffic congestion and alternate routes in the area of the intersection of North Garland Avenue and the Bush Turnpike during these events.
For details on the event schedule, visit CurtisCulwellCenter.com.
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It's Drinking Water Week May 5-11
This week, we celebrate the value of clean, safe water, the importance of water infrastructure and the critical role of water professionals. From operators to engineers and scientists, we recognize the tireless efforts of our water heroes who safeguard public health and deliver reliable water service 24/7/365. Their expertise and innovation ensure every drop we consume is clean and safe.
This week, take the opportunity to learn about your local drinking water. Discover its journey from its source to your faucet, and the efforts that go into ensuring its safety and high quality. Understanding our water is the first step to conserving and protecting it. Learn more at GarlandWater.com.
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Garland Symphony Orchestra Presents Pianist Stephen Beus Friday, May 10
The Garland Symphony Orchestra will feature pianist Stephen Beus at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.
The program will include Elgar's Cockaigne Overture, Harnick's Selections from Fiddler on the Roof and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in Eb Major ("Emperor").
To purchase tickets, call 972-205-2790, visit GarlandArts.com or buy your tickets in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office.
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Build Garland Day Saturday, May 11
The City's fourth Build Garland Day event to celebrate projects from its 2019 bond election is planned for Saturday, May 11.
Come join Council members and City staff at 9 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting at Hollabaugh Recreation Center, 3925 W. Walnut St., then at 10 a.m. around the corner at the reimagined Watson Park, 1100 N. Yale Drive.
Learn more.
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Travels in History Lecture Saturday, May 11
Join the Garland Landmark Museum for the latest Travels in History lecture, Downtown Garland's Square of Change Part II, at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the museum, 393 N. Sixth St.
Learn all about how the Downtown Garland Square has changed throughout the years.
The lecture is free to Garland Landmark Society members and $10 for guests. You can also choose to join the society for $20 and see all of the lectures this year for FREE!
Questions? Email Heritage@GarlandTX.gov.
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Choose GP&L’s Renewable Energy Plan
Garland Power & Light customers can go green by signing up for Green Choice, a power plan that provides 100% renewable energy from Texas wind and solar resources, which are sustainable and help keep our environment clean.
GP&L’s Green Choice only costs a penny more per kilowatt-hour than GP&L’s regular rate. Both rates are competitive as compared to plans in the Oncor delivery area (visit gpltexas.org/rates). A minimum 12-month commitment is required for Green Choice. Enroll in Green Choice at gpltexas.org/GreenChoice or by calling 972-205-2671.
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Garland in the News
CBS Saturday Morning featured the Lone Star Major paintball tournament held at Audubon Park in Garland last weekend.
Garland’s traffic signal sign replacement program is featured by the Texas Municipal League in this month’s Texas Town and City magazine. You can view the May edition and find our story on page 11.
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City Council Meetings
May 6 and 7
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, May 6. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St.
All upcoming Boards & Commissions meetings can be found on the Public Meetings calendar at GarlandTX.gov.
View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.
District 4 Town Hall
May 9
Join District 4 Council Member B.J. Williams for a Town Hall conversation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at Audubon Recreation Center, 342 W. Oates Road. Topics will include an overview of the 2023-24 Operating Budget and presentations on the Home Ownership Program and Fair Housing Rights. City Council Assistant Carma Potter will moderate. Submit questions, comments or concerns in advance to CPotter@GarlandTX.gov or 972-205-2292.
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