BTX Focus Quarterly Newsletter: Summer 2023

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MAY 6 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS

December One incumbent and three newcomers were elected during the May 6 local city council election. The elected officials will serve the Burleson community for the next three years

Incumbent Chris Fletcher received 54 percent of the total vote to win the mayoral seat outright, beating Ronnie Johnson, who vacated council Place 6 to run. This will be Mayor Fletcher's second term as mayor.

In Place 2, Phil Anderson received 74 percent of the total vote, beating Jake Wernette. Place 2 incumbent Rick Green choose not to run for re-election

In Place 4, Larry Scott, the sole challenger for this seat, received 100 percent of the vote. Tamara Payne, who occupied Place 4, also did not seek re-election.

In Place 6, Adam Russell ran unopposed and received 100 percent of the vote. Ronnie Johnson selected to vacate Place 6 to run for the Mayor's seat.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION

City Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month, unless otherwise noticed, at Burleson City Hall, 141 W Renfro Street

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CITY LAUNCHES KPI SITE

The city has launch a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) website. This new webpage outlines more than 70 performance metrics spanning every major department/division in the city, giving a detailed and transparent view of key performance metrics aligned directly with city council key focus areas mapped out in the city’s strategic plan. As transparency and accountability are chief elements of the city’s strategic plan, this new site will give citizens a better understanding of how the city operates and the results that are being achieved. Each metric is linked dynamically to backend data and explains why the metric is important and how it is being calculated.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Hot Sounds of Summer Free concerts every Friday: May 26 - June 30 in Old Town

June 11: Craft Fair Local vendors showcase items at the senior center

June 17: Juneteenth Festival Free Event in Old Town

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BOND 2022 Project Updates

It has been a year since Burleson voters approved Proposition A for street and road improvements and Proposition B for public safety facilities improvements and construction. Several projects are in the planning or design phase. Learn more: burlesontx.com/bond2022

Project | Neighborhood Street Rebuilds (Year 2)

Design and construction for various neighborhood streets throughout the city

Planning

Phase Project | Alsbury Boulevard

Design for the future widening from two to four lanes from Hulen Street to CR 914

Project | Sidewalk Program (Year 2)

Design and construction of various sidewalks throughout the city

Project | Intelligent Traffic System

Project will provide for the design and construction of improvements to allow the city to study, control and synchronize the traffic signals throughout the city

Design

Phase

Construction

Phase

Project | Alsbury Boulevard

Design and construction for the extension of Hulen Street to CR 1020

Project | Police Headquarters Expansion

Project | Sidewalk Program (Year 1)

Design and construction of for various sidewalks throughout the city

Project | Neighborhood Street Rebuilds (Year 1)

Design and construction for various neighborhood streets throughout the city

Project | SH 174/Wilshire Boulevard

Design and construction of dual left-turn lanes at Lakewood Drive

Bond projects scheduled for upcoming years

Project | SH 174/Wilshire Boulevard

Hulen Street to city limits: Design for the expansion to six lanes

Project | CR 1902 & CR 910

Pedestrian Mobility

Design and construction

Project | Hillside Drive, Elk Drive & FM 731

Design and construction for intersection and sidewalk improvements

Project | Hulen Street

Wilshire Boulevard: Design and construction for intersection improvements

Kelly Drive to Candler Drive: Design and construction to expand from two to four lanes

Project | East Renfro Street/FM 3391

Design for the widening of the roadway

Project | Fire Station 4 Construction

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When will it be used?

This system will be used to notify you about imminent threats to health and safety, as well as informational notifications that affect your locations or work environments. Administrators will send notifications regarding severe weather, water main breaks, boil water alerts, and mosquito control.

What if my phone number or email address changes?

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Questions? 817-426-9965 or jlaster@burlesontx.com