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JimmyRBennett

  1. Stage 1 water restrictions expire in Arlington after today. Except for no watering between 10a-6p (which is permanent), no restrictions.
  2. Held a joint meeting with the AISD board this evening. Good discussion on current collaborations and potential for more. Working together.
  3. Reminded again by one of our local businesses. If you have interest in doing business with Arlington, get registered on the city web site.
  4. Thanks to Willie Rodriguez for hosting a neighborhood gathering. Lots of people who want to know more about the happenings in Arlington.
  5. Council day today. First meeting is for training on the new computerized voting system in council chambers. 21st century step.
  6. Heading to General Motors for a groundbreaking ceremony for their new stamping facility. This brings lots of good jobs to Arlington.
  7. Just left the weekly coffee meeting at the Arlington Board of Realtors. Did receive good comments on the city's response to tornadoes.
  8. On my way to Great Southwest Rotary to give an update on city wide capital projects. Roads, parks, water dept, etc.
  9. Nothing like starting your morning off with a power outage. I just called ONCOR at 888.313.4747 so save this number on your phone.
  10. At rehearsal for tonight's Cinderella Ball. Not exactly an early morning group.
  11. We have just begun afternoon council meeting. Still watching weather but maybe only more rain coming.
  12. The city is responding to damage in several areas around town as a result if the storm.
  13. In Austin for a couple of days as Arlington's representative to the Texas Municipal League. This group represents over 1200 Texas cities.
  14. Learned last week that some estimate 170,000 people in Arlington have Facebook accounts. If true, are we Arlington's Facebook nation?
  15. Regardless of one political beliefs, the attack at Senator Davis's office I an affront to all public servants.
  16. Attending the annual Forest Hills Homeowners meeting tonight. Giving an update a number of city related issues. #Arlington City Council
  17. Leaving shortly for the UTA Dreammakers luncheon. School of Nursing scholarships and awards given out. #Arlington City Council
  18. City council agreed to have a joint meeting with AISD Board in comings weeks. Great move by all as we look for news ways to work together.
  19. May have already heard but a new city manager was chosen. Trey Yelverton has been given the reins. Best of luck to him.
  20. Spending a few days in Mississippi with the parents.