Donna J. Smiedt

Reba's advice to aspiring women in businesses with integrity and honesty, give back to the community, and invest in others. She is involved with several favorite quote by Abraham Lincoln: "No one stands as tall as when they kneel to help a child." And as she moves into the twilight of her career, Reba is focused on leaving a positive legacy that inspires others to follow their dreams: “I have a great life!”

Donna Smiedt’s life has taken her on a long, winding journey, spanning two continents and countless hours of work in pursuit of her goals. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 14. After graduating from Lake Highlands High School in Dallas at the age of 15, she attended Southern Meth odist University in Dallas and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 1982. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from SMU School of Law in 1985 at the age of 22 and immediately opened a solo law practice in Dallas, where she served clients for a decade.

Donna met the love of her life, an Ar lington resident, on a hot Texas summer day and instantly felt at home in the city. They bought a beautiful home at Lake Arlington before departing on their honeymoon, and twenty-seven years later, they still reside there, enjoying their friendly and cohesive neighborhood just

Throughout her time in Arlington, Donna has served on the board of the Arlington Animal Shelter, as President of the Arlington Bar Association, and the Arlington Business and Professional Women’s Association, earning appreciation and respect from the community. As

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Donna attributes the meteoric growth and prosperity of Arlington to the exceptional leadership of its city council and mayors. She is inspired to watch the metamorphosis of Arlington from a small town to a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, while never forgetting its roots. Donna believes that the success of the city is due to the dedicated public servants who have worked tirelessly to attain its goals.

grew after several years as a stay-at-home mom. As her daughter grew, Mayor Bianco desired to be a more active participant in her community.

“My involvement with the city began DWG Citizens Public Safety Academy. We created a 501(c)(3) to raise money for our DPS,” she says. “As my love for and with the encouragement of others, I decided to engage in a higher level of involvement by serving as the mayor of our community.” city for future success, making it a safe and ideal place to live and do business in the DFW metroplex. With streamlined in-house processes and an extraordinary and neighbors to consider DWG as their future home. - ence of her parents, Jesus, and the various challenges she has faced throughout her life. Her advice to aspiring women humble, and show kindness and love to others, never underestimating the value of a simple smile or a kind word.

Mayor Bianco’s success as a tender-hearted community leader is driven by her commitment to surrounding herself with capable individuals, learning from their attributes, and using that knowledge to better herself and her community.

“As my friend Karen Cherry says, ‘Without a test, you can’t have a testament,’” she says. “My sincerest hope is that at the end of each day, I will have impacted someone else’s life in a positive way.”

Mayor Laurie Bianco's experience as a teacher both here in the U.S. and abroad in Italy for two decades has contributed to her ability for meeting the needs of individuals from diverse backgrounds. But her journey toward public servanthood

“I pray every day for guidance, wisdom, and prosperity for our community. I pray for each individual who lives and and DPS,” she says.

As the mayor of Dalworthington Gardens, Laurie's focus is on setting up the

Elizabeth Kobty's role at Prince Lebawhen she started as a young teeneager. The restaurant is an Arlington staple that’s been family owned and operated since 1989. Today, Elizabeth has stepped into the role as owner/operator, working alongside her family to serve up fresh, made-to-order Lebanese cuisine and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all customers.

Early on, Elizabeth dreamed about she found her true passion in serving

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Kobty credits her father with having the single biggest impact on shaping who she is today. He instilled in her the values of hard work, dedication, and caring for others. She has always been driven to achieve and exceed expectations, and to do the same. She advises aspiring business owners to always try their best, never give up, and be consistent in their

Prince Lebanese Grill is a community-focused business that values giving back. Their recipes have been passed down through generations, and they use www.cityofdwg.net only top-quality ingredients in their dishes. Kobty is proud of the legacy that her family has built through the restaurant, and she encourages everyone to come and experience the warm hospitality and delicious food that Prince Lebanese Grill