I am happy to announce that yesterday I won re-election to my fourth and final term on the Dallas City Council with 67% of the vote. Thank you to everyone who went out and voted yesterday!
I’ve been humbled by the outpouring of support for my campaign. From our wonderful volunteers who made phone calls night after night, walked door to door day after day, and greeted voters at the polls for the last two weeks (and you’ve got the sunburns to prove it!) — to the hundreds of people who endorsed me, put up yard signs, and made financial contributions — THANK YOU. Your hard work and steadfast support paid off and I am deeply appreciative.
My campaign team was amazing and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Michelle, Murray, James, Eric, and Anna — you guys worked incredibly hard and you’re the best!
We had a great time last night at the wonderful victory party that Jeff Bryan and Elizabeth Polanco threw for us at their lovely home on Swiss Avenue. Thank you, Jeff and Elizabeth!
Lastly, I received messages of congratulations from two of my opponents — Brian Oley and Vernon Franko — and I thank y
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Vote to re-elect Angela today! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. It’s going to be a low turn-out election, so your vote is very important.
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Greet voters at the polls, work our phone bank, or block walk for Angela!
Go to Angela’s Campaign Headquarters until 7 P.M. to help out: 4539 Travis at Knox
VICTORY PARTY
Join Angela as we celebrate her re-election! Victory party starts at 7 P.M. 5125 Swiss Ave. at Munger
Think Angela’s doing a great job? Like her common sense approach at City Hall? Proud she represents you on the City Council? Then volunteer for Angela this weekend to make sure she’s re-elected! The election is Saturday and we need your help to keep our independent voice at City Hall!
Whether you can work an hour or all day, join us at the Hunt Campaign Headquarters at 4539 Travis at Knox to phone bank, block walk, or work the polls.
If you haven’t gotten a chance to meet the mayoral candidates and hear their views on the issues facing our city, then you’ll want to attend the Old East Dallas Mayoral Candidate Forum on Wednesday. The forum is moderated by Jim Schutze of the Dallas Observer and Mary Mapes of the Swiss Avenue Alliance Against Crime, and hosted by Jeff Bryan, Vice President of the Swiss Avenue Historic District.
I am proud to announce that I just received the endorsement of two important environmental groups here in Dallas! The Dallas Sierra Club and Dallas Area Residents for Responsible Drilling:
Known to many as probably the smartest member of the city council, she has continued to ask the right questions and taken stands where others were too nervous or watching the polling stats to do so.
…In the final analysis, we need more leaders in city hall like Angela Hunt who are willing to ask the hard, intelligent questions and not to be afraid of losing votes from the residents or financial support from those outside of their districts.
…We applaud her ‘no guts no glory’ approach to civic government and look forward to having her on the city council for another term. [Read more...]
Many thanks to both Dallas Sierra Club and DARRD for their recognition of my commitment to our environment!
Today, The Dallas Morning News enthusiastically endorsed me for re-election!
The endorsement followed a lengthy (nearly two-hour), in-depth interview with the editorial board. The board interviewed all of the candidates together and peppered us with questions ranging from economic development to zoning to education.
The board concluded: “The challengers pale next to Hunt in their level of civic involvement, not to mention on their knowledge of zoning, redistricting and the major factors contributing to Dallas’ north-south gap. Well-rehearsed answers, chock-full of jargon and catch phrases, did nothing to persuade us that they would provide more effective leadership than Hunt.”
“There are times when this newspaper openly clashes with her point of view, but we always can rely on her to produce a well-researched and passionate defense of whatever stance she takes. The dynamic 39-year-old knows her stuff. And that’s a top reason why she deserves re-election to the District 14 seat….Hunt’s willingness to take on big challenges is an asset for her constituents and the city at large. Voters should return her for another term.”
My thanks to The Dallas Morning News editorial board for a terrific discussion of the important issues affecting District 14 and the City of Dallas!
In addition to more than 300 endorsements from neighborhood leaders across District 14, I am proud to share with you that I have just received FOUR major endorsements from respected Dallas organizations: the Dallas Police Association, Dallas Fire Fighters Association, MetroTex Association of Realtors, and the Dallas AFL-CIO.
Making our neighborhoods safer has been a priority of mine since I took office, so I am deeply honored that my commitment to public safety has earned me the endorsement of both the Police and Fire Associations. “As a City Councilmember, Angela has worked with law enforcement and community leaders to help us reduce crime 30% since she took office,” said Glenn White, President of the Dallas Police Association. “Her experience, integrity, and commitment to her community is unquestioned.”
Peter Urrutia of MetroTex Realtors cited my commitment to District 14 neighborhoods: “Angela has proven time and again she is not only committed to representing neighborhoods, but improving them, too. No matter the street, no matter the issue, Angela tries to make District 14 better, block by block. It makes our jobs easier when we have a neighborhood advocate like Angela on the council, and we’re proud to give her our endorsement.”
“It’s important that fire fighters have strong advocates at City Hall,” said D.D. Pierce, President of the Dallas Fire Fighters Association. “Angela Hunt has been just that. She’s fought for the resources we need to keep Dallas safe and has been a great partner and friend to Dallas fire fighters. We look forward to her continued service to our city.”
From Brenda Marks in Oak Lawn saying “the council needs more Angelas” to Steve Atkinson and Ted Kinkaid calling me “a staunch ally of our LGBT community” to East Dallas resident Judith Timmerman saying “Angela’s winning combination of brains, integrity, and courage are exactly what this city needs,” — THANK YOU so much for supporting my re-election effort!
If you would like to add your endorsement to the growing list of community leaders who want to ensure that we have an experienced, independent voice at Dallas City Hall, please visit my support page. You can also support my campaign by making a contribution, putting up a yard sign, or volunteering.
As your Dallas City Council representative, I want to personally thank you for your support over the past six years.
Together, we’ve been able to improve neighborhoods throughout District 14, from revitalizing Downtown and bringing renewed vibrancy to Uptown and Oak Lawn, to protecting East Dallas neighborhoods with conservation and historic districts, to implementing a $500 million renovation plan at Love Field Airport.
We’ve made our city safer, adding over 600 police officers to our streets and bringing crime down to levels not seen since the 1960s. And most importantly, we’ve brought an independent voice to Dallas City Hall, asking the tough questions and demanding accountability.
But there is still much to be done, and that’s why I am seeking re-election to the Dallas City Council.
To ensure my re-election, I need your help and continued support. Here’s how you can get involved:
Your contribution of time, money, and effort will help ensure my campaign is a success. With your support, I will continue to be your voice at Dallas City Hall!
*The maximum contribution is $1,000 for individuals, $2,000 per couple and $2,500 for Political Action Committees per election cycle. Corporations may not contribute.
I am proud to announce that I just received the endorsement of two important environmental groups here in Dallas! The Dallas Sierra Club and Dallas Area Residents for Responsible Drilling:
Today, The Dallas Morning News enthusiastically endorsed me for re-election!
