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Elda is from Kukës, Albania. She attended Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law in New York. She has a Master of Laws from Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law, a master's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration, and a law degree. She lives in Keller with her family.

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Elda Rata is originally from Kukës, Albania. She earned a master's degree from Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law in New York, a master's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Justiniani I University in Albania, and a law degree from the State University of Tetovo in North Macedonia. She lives in Keller, Texas with her family.

Elda works as a legal researcher at Columbia University, a legal department manager at United Corporate Services, and is self-employed as an international legal consultant and advocate. She is also a restaurant owner. Elda previously worked as a chief legal officer for the state police in Albania.

Elda Rata's campaign for Keller City Council - Place 4 is her first entry into politics.

Elda's campaign for the Keller City Council is her first run for public office.

Aims to plan Keller's growth responsibly and strategically while protecting its charm, character, and family-friendly neighborhoods.

Promises to strengthen local small businesses by streamlining processes, maintaining predictable policies, and removing unnecessary barriers.

Supports Keller's pursuit of measurable transparency standards like the Texas State Comptroller's Transparency Stars, which recognize clear and accessible financial reporting for residents.

Aims to add elevated dining and shopping experiences as part of the city's responsible growth plans.

- Aims to plan Keller's growth responsibly and strategically while protecting its charm, character, and family-friendly neighborhoods.
- Promises to strengthen local small businesses by streamlining processes, maintaining predictable policies, and removing unnecessary barriers.
- Supports Keller's pursuit of measurable transparency standards like the Texas State Comptroller's Transparency Stars, which recognize clear and accessible financial reporting for residents.
- Aims to add elevated dining and shopping experiences as part of the city's responsible growth plans.

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Supports a budget with No-New-Revenue tax rates while funding parks and other city programs, services, and environments.

Supports strong educational opportunities and collaboration between the city, residents, and Keller Independent School District.

- Supports a budget with No-New-Revenue tax rates while funding parks and other city programs, services, and environments.
- Supports strong educational opportunities and collaboration between the city, residents, and Keller Independent School District.

Public Services

As of March 30, 2026, Elda Rata’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports police, fire, and school resource officers to enhance public safety.

Supports funding the best equipment and compensation for police, fire, and school resource officers to enhance public safety.

- Supports funding the best equipment and compensation for police, fire, and school resource officers to enhance public safety.

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Supports maintaining Keller's road, trail, and park infrastructure.

- Supports maintaining Keller's road, trail, and park infrastructure.

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Elda Rata

Elda is from Kukës, Albania. She earned a master of laws degree from Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law in New York. She also earned a master's degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration from Justiniani I University in Albania and a law degree from the State University of Tetovo in North Macedonia. She lives in Keller with her family.

Elda works as a legal researcher at Columbia University, a legal department manager at United Corporate Services, and is self-employed as an international legal consultant and advocate. Elda is also a restaurant owner. She previously worked as a chief legal officer for the state police in Albania.

Elda Rata's campaign for Keller City Council, Place 4 is her first entry into politics.

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Promises to strengthen local businesses to support the economy.

Jarrett "Doc" Armstrong is from Crafton, Texas. He earned his doctoral degree in chiropractic from Parker University. He is an active volunteer with the Keller Lions Club and the Keller Masons. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Keller, Texas, and have four adult children.

Jarrett is a chiropractor at Armstrong Chiropractic Center in Keller. He is also the director of North Texas Charities.

Jarrett "Doc" Armstrong's campaign for Keller City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Jarrett previously served on a planning and zoning board, the Tri-County Electric Board, and the Keller Independent School District Board.

Believes that taxes are one of the city's challenges and supports efficient processes and coordinated discussions on ideal measures.

- Supports local businesses.
- Supports responsible growth.
- Believes that taxes are one of the city's challenges and supports efficient processes and coordinated discussions on ideal measures.

As of March 30, 2026, Jarrett "Doc" Armstrong’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes retaining and paying fire and police personnel.

- Aims for strong public safety measures.
- Prioritizes retaining and paying fire and police personnel.

Jarrett "Doc" Armstrong

Jarrett "Doc" Armstrong is from Crafton, Texas. He earned his doctor of chiropractic degree from Parker University. He is an active volunteer with the Keller Lions Club and the Keller Masons. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Keller and have four adult children.

Jarrett is running for Keller City Council, Place 4. He previously served on the Planning and Zoning Board, the Tri-County Electric Board, and the Keller Independent School District Board.

- Supports responsible growth.
- Believes that taxes are one of the city's challenges and supports efficient processes and coordinated discussions on ideal measures.

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Russ Medeiros earned his master's degree in business administration from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. He lives in Keller, Texas. 

Russ is a business owner. He previously served in the U.S. military as a combat veteran.

Russ owns Innovative Renovations & Remodeling in Southlake, Texas. He previously owned RJI Services, LLC. Russ previously worked as the vice president of advanced solutions for American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a maritime transportation company, the senior director and general manager of marine oil and gas at TE Connectivity, an electrical manufacturing company, and the vice president of subsea services for Africa at TechnipFMC, an energy technology company. He served in the U.S. military. 

Russ's campaign for the Keller City Council is his first run for public office.

Supports managing growth through responsible spending and accountability while maintaining the city's character and respecting taxpayers.

- Supports managing growth through responsible spending and accountability while maintaining the city's character and respecting taxpayers.

As of March 30, 2026, Russ Medeiros did not have a website or any information online.

Supports protecting public safety through maintaining strong police and fire services.

- Supports protecting public safety through maintaining strong police and fire services.

Believes Keller’s biggest challenge is managing growth without losing community character, and supports addressing traffic and infrastructure responsibly.

Believes Keller’s biggest challenge is managing growth without losing community character, and supports addressing traffic and infrastructure responsibly and through careful planning.

- Believes Keller’s biggest challenge is managing growth without losing community character, and supports addressing traffic and infrastructure responsibly and through careful planning.

Russ Medeiros

Russ owns Innovative Renovations & Remodeling in Southlake, Texas. He previously owned RJI Services, LLC. He also served in the U.S. military as a combat veteran. Russ previously worked as the vice president of advanced solutions for American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a maritime transportation company, the senior director and general manager of marine oil and gas at TE Connectivity, an electrical manufacturing company, and the vice president of subsea services Africa at TechnipFMC, an energy technology company.

Russ's campaign for city council member in Keller, Texas is his first run for public office.

Russ owns Innovative Renovations & Remodeling in Southlake, Texas. He previously served in the U.S. military as a combat veteran. He also previously worked as the vice president of advanced solutions for American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

As of March 30, 2026, Russ Medeiros’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "My focus is simple: strong public safety, responsible spending and thoughtful growth. With my background in military service and business leadership, I understand accountability and results. I will work to ensure Keller plans for the future while protecting taxpayers and preserving the quality of life residents expect."

Believes Keller’s biggest challenge is managing growth without losing community character, and supports addressing traffic, infrastructure, and rising costs responsibly while maintaining strong public services.

Said, "My focus is simple: strong public safety, responsible spending and thoughtful growth."

- 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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