The Brookhaven Courier, Farmers Branch residents vote for mayor

As of September 11, 2024, Brenda Brodrick did not have a website or any information online.

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Opposes the single-family certificate of occupancy program.

As a City Council member, partnered with District 1 to secure funding for a splash pad in Squire Park.

As a city council member, partnered with District 1 to secure funding for a splash pad in Squire Park.

Supports the use of Flock cameras, Public Service Officers, and School Resource Officers to enhance community safety.

Supports the use of flock cameras, public service officers, and school resource officers to enhance community safety.

Plans to hold regular town hall meetings to gather feedback from constituents.

- Opposes the single-family certificate of occupancy program.
- As a city council member, partnered with District 1 to secure funding for a splash pad in Squire Park.
- Supports the use of flock cameras, public service officers, and school resource officers to enhance community safety.
- Opposes cuts to public services.
- Plans to hold regular town hall meetings to gather feedback from constituents.

Advocates for improved technology and cameras for first responders and more school resource officers.

Supports reviews of contracts with suppliers, contractors, and developers by the City Attorney, and including deadlines and "claw backs" in new contracts for performance issues.

Supports reviews of contracts with suppliers, contractors, and developers by the city attorney, and including deadlines and "claw backs" in new contracts for performance issues.

Plans to introduce legislation to increase funding for mental health services.

Believes residents should have access to local board meetings to stay informed on current issues.

Supports the installation of security cameras in public areas to deter crime.

Supports the installation of security cameras in public areas.

- Advocates for improved technology and cameras for first responders and more school resource officers.
- Supports reviews of contracts with suppliers, contractors, and developers by the city attorney, and including deadlines and "claw backs" in new contracts for performance issues.
- Plans to introduce legislation to increase funding for mental health services.
- Believes residents should have access to local board meetings to stay informed on current issues.
- Supports the installation of security cameras in public areas.

Supports the EPA mandated Lead Copper Rule Revision to improve drinking water infrastructure.

- Supports the EPA mandated Lead Copper Rule Revision to improve drinking water infrastructure.

Believes DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is essential for resident transportation but supports budget adjustments without affecting passenger services.

Said, "DART [Dallas Area Rapid Transit] is a necessary evil as part of resident transportation needs." Believes there is room for funding cuts without cutting core service.

Opposes reducing lanes on Valley View but supports improving Valwood Drive.

Opposed reducing lanes near Valley View but thinks any lane reduction should be case by case.

- Said, "DART [Dallas Area Rapid Transit] is a necessary evil as part of resident transportation needs." Believes there is room for funding cuts without cutting core service.
- Opposed reducing lanes near Valley View but thinks any lane reduction should be case by case.

Opposes apartment development near single-family homes to protect property values, but supports redevelopment and voted for apartments in areas without nearby single-family homes.

Opposes apartment development near single-family homes.

Supports using deadline dates, performance bonds, and claw back provisions in contracts to ensure developers fulfill their commitments to residents.

Supports the 24 Bond to assist with housing and urban development.

- Opposes apartment development near single-family homes.
- Supports using deadline dates, performance bonds, and claw back provisions in contracts to ensure developers fulfill their commitments to residents.
- Supports the 24 Bond to assist with housing and urban development.

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- City council members collaborate to create and enforce city policies, including legislation on essential services like police, fire, parks, libraries, and utilities.
- They work alongside the mayor to manage city departments, including transportation and parks and recreation.
- Council members can be elected to represent specific districts or the entire city at-large.
- The structure of city councils, including the number of members, their terms, term limits, and partisanship, differs by county.

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