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Donna Arp
Mayor

Name: Donna Arp

Email: arpd@ci.colleyville.tx.us

Phone: 817.540.3119

Colleyville Resident Since: 16 years

Family: Married to Bruce Lotter, two sons

Occupation: Small business owner

Committee Membership: Mayor, City of Colleyville 1999-present; Mayor Pro Tem, City of Colleyville, 1998; Colleyville City Council, Place 2; Board of Trustees, Baylor Health Care Systems, 1994 - present; Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and former Chairman of the Board, 1994 -

present; Tax Increment Financing District Board of Directors, 1998 - present; Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District, 1998 - present; Chairman of the Tarrant County Mayor's Council, present; Board of Directors, Texas Municipal League of Cities, 2000 - present; Historical Preservation Committee, 2000 - present; GCISD Education Foundation, 1999 - present.

As Mayor, I would like to accomplish: As Mayor, my foremost responsibility is to carry forward the vision of the citizens of Colleyville. Maintaining one of the lowest tax rates in Tarrant County while preserving property values has been a top priority for me over the last five years. Colleyville's financial status has steadily improved with our bond rating raised by both Standard and Poors and Fitch the last two years. Keeping the city financially stable remains one of my highest priorities. Protection of our tax base includes high quality economic development growth consistent with our citizens' vision. The 2002-2007 reconstruction of Highway 26 project is fundamental to our long-term economic viability. Basic city infrastructure and programs, including drainage, streets, fire and police protection have priority status. The city has steadily improved our parks system, but needs to continue this goal. This includes a long-term parks capital plan and parkland acquisition. Our trail system implementation is scheduled this year. The trail system provides a spine for the residents' leisure and recreational activities. The city's completion of public buildings includes the City Hall and Colleyville Public Library. Our Justice Center is scheduled for completion, August 2002. Our senior programs continue to expand ad need an improved permanent facility. Through cooperation, ideas, and positive, forward thinking all these goals are and will continue toward completion.

Term Expires: May 2003

Joe Hocutt
Council Place 1

Name: Joe Hocutt

Email: hocuttj@ci.colleyville.tx.us

Phone: 817.577.2151

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Term Expires: May 2003

Brad Rice
Council Place 2

Name: Brad Rice

Email: riceb@ci.colleyville.tx.us

Phone: 817.571.5353

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Term Expires: May 2003

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Rich Hendler
Council Place 3

Name: Rich Hendler

Email: hendlerr@ci.colleyville.tx.us

Phone: 817.421.8164

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Term Expires: May 2004

Richard Newton Council Place 4

Name: Richard Newton

Email: newtonr@ci.colleyville.tx.us

Phone: Home 817.329.0100 / Office 817.568.6043

Colleyville Resident Since: 1986

Family: Wife - Linda Gale, Children - Nathan, Natalee

Occupation: Professional Electrical Engineer, employed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Committee Membership: Board of Trustees, Alliance for Higher Education; Chairman, Board of Deacons, First Assembly of God Colleyville; GCISD Facilities Committee, 1999; Mayor, Colleyville, 1997-1999, 1992-1994; Colleyville City Council

Place 2, 1989-1992; Tax Increment Financing District Board, 1998-1999; Crime Control and Prevention District Board, 1998-1999; Historical Preservation Committee, liaison, 1997-1999; Director, Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, 1993-1994; GCISD Community Education Committee; Developer Relations Committee, 1992-1994; President Highland Meadows Homeowners Association, 1988-1989

As a Council Member, I would like to accomplish: First and foremost, I want to insure that Colleyville remains financially sound, with high property values and low taxes. Secondly, I want to insure that the police, fire and emergency medical response services infrastructure is adequate and well maintained. And third, I want to insure that the quality of life is maintained through the acquisition and construction of parks and trails systems that meet both the passive parks needs as well as sports needs, through the completion of City Hall and Library facilities that are consistent with Colleyville's vision, and by providing Senior programs that are excellent and high quality.

Term Expires: May 2004

Ginny Tigue
Council Place 5

Name: Ginny Tigue

Email: tigueg@ci.colleyville.tx.us

Phone: 817.267.5527

Colleyville Resident Since: 1981

Family: Husband Joe, two adult children

Occupation: Civic Volunteer, Retired Physical Therapist

Committee Membership: Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Board, President; Crime Control and Prevention District, Board of Directors; Tax Increment Financing District,Board of Directors; Colleyville Tree Board;

Colleyville Proud Committee; Library Advisory Committee and Colleyville Community Center Advisory Committee, Liaison

As a Council Member, I would like to accomplish: I would like to see the completion of the new Justice Center, the Library and the new City Hall. I look forward to working for the expansion of the Senior programs and the eventual establishment of a new and much larger Senior Center. I am also interested in our trails and the acquisition of adequate park space for passive and practice spaces for our citizens. We need to increase economic development with quality businesses to offset our advalorum taxes.

Term Expires: May 2004