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Tom Ware

District 4 Council Member2026-2029

About

Tom Ware's platform focuses on addressing critical urban development challenges, specifically emphasizing housing policy in Arlington. His campaign priorities center on managing the city's growth and ensuring that housing solutions remain a key component of his legislative agenda.

Campaign promises (1)

development
Tom Ware has prioritized addressing housing affordability and availability within the district.
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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 9
Total speaking time: 17:48
Avg per meeting: 1:59
Segments: 246

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Top issues during term (2)(Budget)

high↓May 2026[7]

Annual Contracts and Renewals

Millions of dollars allocated across multiple contracts for essential services.

high↓Apr 2026[0]

stadium funding

Get ready for your taxes to potentially go up to help pay for this massive stadium deal!

Decisions during term (10)

Recorded while Ware 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)

2 yes0 no

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Voted yesSep 15, 2026

approve final reading of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes to support the FY2027 operating budget.

Voted yesSep 15, 2026

approve final reading of an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes to support the FY2027 operating budget.

In the news (1)

City of Arlington (.gov)Jan 15, 2026

Texas Rangers, Delaware North to Host 2026 Job Fair