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Thomas Chellethe has lived in Carrollton for 14 years. He studied computer science. He sits on the board of trustees of the India Pentecostal Assembly Church in Dallas.

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Thomas owns Texan Pro Builders LLC, He has also worked at Tata Consultancy Services.

Thomas Chellethe's campaign for Carrollton city council member is his first time running for public office.

Thomas's campaign for Carrollton City Council is his first run for public office.

2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Wants to make sure Carrollton spends money in "the correct places."

Says the property tax should be kept as low as possible.

- Wants to make sure Carrollton spends money in "the correct places."
- Says the property tax should be kept as low as possible.

Economy

As of March 31, 2026, Thomas Chellethe did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Believes the city council must manage Carrollton's rapid growth properly.

- Believes the city council must manage Carrollton's rapid growth properly.

Housing & Urban Development

Hopes to improve public safety, particularly on Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

- Hopes to improve public safety, particularly on Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

Public Safety

Thinks the local infrastructure should be improved, especially roads.

- Thinks the local infrastructure should be improved, especially roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

Thomas Chellethe

Supports a bond election for $164.5 million in street projects and additional funding for public safety, parks, recreation, municipal court, and library facilities.

Thomas Chellethe is a business intelligence consultant at Tata Consultancy Services, an information technology consulting firm. 

Thomas's campaign for Carrollton city council member is his first run for public office.

As of March 31, 2026, Thomas Chellethe’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As mayor, oversaw a bond election for street projects, public safety facilities, parks and recreation facilities, municipal court facilities, and library facilities.

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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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