2026 Texas May Uniform Election

Brian is a college instructor. He works at Tarrant County College, where he spent a year on a faculty development sabbatical and attended sessions with the Texas Municipal League and the National League of Cities.

Brian is currently a college professor at Tarrant County College and the University of Texas at Arlington.

Brian Johnson is currently mayor of Kennedale. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his second term.

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Brian previously was the mayor of Kennedale. He was first elected in 2014 and resigned in 2021. He also served as a council member from 2005 to 2015. 

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

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Supports the expansion of public transportation in Kennedale.

- Supports the expansion of public transportation in Kennedale.

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As a city council member, worked on the construction of a new public library.

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Thelma Kobeck is from Kennedale. She earned her master's degree in education from Texas Wesleyan University.

Thelma is retired from public education and works independently as a professional actor. She previously worked as an educator for the Forth Worth Independent School District.

Thelma is currently a Kennedale city council member, representing Place 2. She was elected in 2024 and is serving her first term.

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Opposes funding of new city staff positions for at least two years and aims to limit city employee raises to a cost-of-living increase.

Opposes new projects that require extensive spending and don't have the funds to complete it.

Aims to approve a budget of 5 to 10% less than anticipated taxpayer funds received and encourages all city departments to reduce their 2027 budgets by the same.

Supports selling some properties held by the Economic Development Commission (EDC) to generate tax revenue.

Aims to actively recruit new businesses to the city.

- Opposes funding of new city staff positions for at least two years and aims to limit city employee raises to a cost-of-living increase.
- Opposes new projects that require extensive spending and don't have the funds to complete it.
- Aims to approve a budget of 5 to 10% less than anticipated taxpayer funds received and encourages all city departments to reduce their 2027 budgets by the same.
- Supports selling some properties held by the Economic Development Commission (EDC) to generate tax revenue.
- Aims to actively recruit new businesses to the city.

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

Aims to focus more on current Kennedale residents than on proposed housing developments, considering both the short-term and long-term implications of developments.

- Aims to focus more on current Kennedale residents than on proposed housing developments, considering both the short-term and long-term implications of developments.

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

Jennifer Pike

- The role of a mayor in Texas is to preside over council meetings, represent the city, and facilitate communication between officials. 
- Cities may grant the mayor additional power or roles. 
- Mayors can also appoint members of citizen advisory boards and commissions.
- Mayors represent the city in intergovernmental relationships.
- Term limits, length of office, and salaries vary across cities or townships.

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