February 2024
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NEWSLETTER
Come Play at Joya!
NEW PLAYGROUND OPENING DAILY IN JANUARY Join Mayor Terry Lynne and the Farmers Branch City Council for the Joya Playground Grand Opening on Saturday, January 20 at 6 p.m. We will have food trucks, giveaway souvenirs and lots of fun for kids of all ages, as we inaugurate the country’s only glow-in-the-dark park!
FILE NOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE: CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3 & 5 The positions of City Council District 3 and District 5 will be on the May 4 General Election ballot. Candidate packets are now available online and at the City Secretary’s Office, and candidates must file between January 17 and February 16.
CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: APPLY NOW
The City’s new Joya project is a one-of-a-kind, adaptive playground that promises to become the signature attraction for families in Farmers Branch. It is described as an inclusive play area that is fun during the day and ‘comes alive’ at night. Located in Oran Good Park on the north side of Valley View Lane at Josey Lane, Joya will be free and open to the public each and every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has been designed for children of all ages and abilities, featuring a 7,000-square-foot tot playground and an 18,000-square-foot main play area with the following amenities: • A 27-foot sphere with six climbing levels, swings and slides • An obstacle course • A zip line with interactive lights • A spin zone with LED lights • Plenty of seating, including benches, picnic tables and glowing stools • Shade structures • New restrooms For more information about the project, visit playatjoya.com.
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Applications are being accepted for various boards and commissions during the annual recruitment period occuring now through May 1. To view a list of the current seat vacancies and to learn more, visit fbboards.com. Boards and commissions play a critical role in public policy development, implementation and review. These groups serve an important function in molding decisions for our community, acting as the voice of the residents and providing stewardship of the City’s assets.
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