Melissa Barrow, Candidate for Kennedale Place 4

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1. Past Decisions – please respond by February 26, 2026

Although the city council cannot dwell on past councils' decisions and it must move forward, we would like to know if current council members have learned from past decisions, including those made by previous councils. From history, were each of the following zoning case items a good decision or a poor decision, and why?

a) “UV” zoning on Kennedale Sublett Road just east of Kennedale Parkway?

b) “MF” zoning on Joplin Road just south of Kennedale Sublett Road?

 

 

2. Property Taxes – please respond by March 5, 2026

Kennedale is the eighth highest taxing city of the 41 cities in Tarrant County. What are some viable potential solutions to alleviate the tax burden on the citizens or is this just something that the citizens of Kennedale must learn to accept? Why?

 

 

3. Senior Tax Freeze – please respond by March 12, 2026

Back in June of 2023 the city council approved a senior tax freeze. Details of some of the issues can be seen at: http://arlspectator.mysite.com/blank_10.html . What is your opinion of the actions of:

a) the city attorney?

b) the city manager?

c) the June 2023 City Council?

Why do you hold these opinions (what supports your viewpoint)?

 

 

4. Investigation Report – please respond by March 19, 2026

In 2025 the taxpayers paid for an investigation report. Details of some of the issues can be seen at: http://arlspectator.mysite.com/blank_13.html . What is your opinion on the investigation? What is your opinion of the actions of:

a) the “plaintiff”?

b) the city attorney?

c) the city manager?

d) the May 2025 City Council?

Why do you hold these opinions (what supports your viewpoint)?

 

 

5. Communications – please respond by March 26, 2026

If you receive an e-mail from a constituent on a Kennedale issue logically laid out and well documented, will you respond to the constituent? Why or why not? What actions will you take?

 

 

 

6. Issue – please respond by April 2, 2026

What is the most important issue the city council is currently facing? Why? What are your suggestions for addressing this issue?