2026 Texas May Uniform Election

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Kelly R. Burke and his wife own and operate Burkes Christian Academy, an educational facility located directly within District 3. He is also the owner of KRB FITNESS Training Gym.

Supports providing aid to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Supports the development of the Arlington Entertainment District, which would include a park, nature walk, bowling alley, arcade, museum, and restaurants.

- Supports providing aid to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
- Supports the development of the Arlington Entertainment District, which would include a park, nature walk, bowling alley, arcade, museum, and restaurants.

Economy

Supports investing in public services such as parks, libraries, and youth programs.

- Supports investing in public services such as parks, libraries, and youth programs.

Public Services

Advocates for direct municipal investment back into District 3’s residential areas, specifically expressing support for local homebuyer programs to encourage long-term community ownership.

Supports "smart growth" policies that actively assist small businesses without destroying the unique character and history of Arlington's established neighborhoods.

- Advocates for direct municipal investment back into District 3’s residential areas, specifically expressing support for local homebuyer programs to encourage long-term community ownership.
- Supports "smart growth" policies that actively assist small businesses without destroying the unique character and history of Arlington's established neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports prioritizing first responders and community policing to enhance street safety.

- Supports prioritizing first responders and community policing to enhance street safety.

Public Safety

As of March 23, 2026, Kelly R. Burke’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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Nikkie Hunter was born in Texas, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Journalism from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and a Master's degree in Healthcare Management from Dallas Baptist University.

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Nikkie has served as a District Governor and Past President for local Rotary Clubs, and holds board positions with the YMCA and the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library. She is also a member of the NAACP and the Arlington Unity Council.

As of March 23, 2026, Nikkie Hunter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes keeping property taxes low while ensuring community safety and cleanliness.

- Prioritizes keeping property taxes low while ensuring community safety and cleanliness.

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advocates for ensuring first responders have robust funding and operational resources.

- advocates for ensuring first responders have robust funding and operational resources.

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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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Arlington City Council Member, District 3

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