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Jim Ross
Mayor2026-2029
About
The provided articles primarily focus on the election race for Arlington mayor, highlighting incumbent Jim Ross and his challengers. A key point of contention mentioned is the recent property tax rate increase, indicating it's a significant issue in the campaign. The articles do not provide a comprehensive overview of Jim Ross's broader platform or specific campaign promises beyond this point of difference.
Campaign promises (1)
- taxesJim Ross and challenger Steve Cavender differ over the recent property tax rate increase.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 7:27:34
- Avg per meeting
- 12:26
- Segments
- 8966
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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Ross was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved9-0Sep 15, 2026
Adoption of the FY2027 Operating Budget
approved9-0Sep 8, 2026
Adoption of the FY 2027 Operating Budget
approved9-0Aug 25, 2026
Five-year Contract for the Purchase, Installation, Implementation, and Maintenance of Budget Software, Project 26-0144
approved9-0Aug 25, 2026
Amending the FY2026 Operating Budget
approved9-0Aug 25, 2026
Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for the Tarrant County 9-1-1 District
approved9-0Aug 11, 2026
Resolution on Budget Public Hearing
approved9-0Aug 4, 2026
Amending the FY2026 Operating Budget
approved9-0Mar 24, 2026
Resolution Expressing Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Budget Expenditures
approved9-0Mar 24, 2026
Amending the Capital Budget for Various City Departments, Including the Water Utilities Capital Budget, and Adopting the Stormwater Utilities Capital Budget for the City of Arlington for Fiscal Year 2026
approved9-0Mar 10, 2026
Authorize the Request for Proposal (RFP) Procurement Method for the Purchase, Installation, Implementation, and Maintenance of Budget Software, Project 26- 0144
Voting record (2)(Budget)
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In the news (10)
WFAASep 22, 2026
Norwegian man rollerblading across US hit, killed by car in Kansas
WFAASep 22, 2026
Weather IQ: What is the peak of fall foliage across the United States?
CBS NewsJul 12, 2026
Arlington Police lieutenant serves as the only female SWAT commander across all 16 FIFA host cities
kens5.comJul 10, 2026
'We have set the standard': Arlington Mayor Jim Ross on what went right during World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium
WFAAJul 9, 2026
Your Weekend Guide: Family fun, movies, pokémon adventures and more across DFW
CBS NewsMay 22, 2026
FIFA World Cup ticket sales slow across host cities, including Arlington, officials say
Ballotpedia NewsMay 5, 2026
Incumbent Jim Ross defeated Steve Cavender, Hunter Crow, and Shaun Mallory in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Arlington, Texas, on May 2, 2026
Fort Worth ReportMay 3, 2026
Ross clinches final term in Arlington mayor’s office, narrowly avoiding runoff
CBS NewsMay 3, 2026
Arlington Mayor Jim Ross wins reelection to third term after challenge from Cavender
CBS NewsApr 20, 2026