Lisa Ventura, Candidate for District 4

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1. Protection of Taxpayers' Dollars – please respond by February 26, 2026

How much of a priority should be placed on protecting taxpayers' dollars? If we are granting dollars for “economic development” should the company be vetted? Should an “economic development” grant require an actual application? Why or why not?

Protecting taxpayers’ dollars must be a top priority. Voters I speak with across Arlington consistently tell me they are deeply concerned about their taxes — property taxes, rising costs, and whether their money is being spent wisely. People want their money managed frugally, just as they would with their own budget. After all, it's the families of Arlington that contribute their dollars to the city.

Look, economic growth turns the wheels that make our economy roll, but we need to be smart about it! It is what strengthens our tax base, but I don't want to see the incentives become political or automatic. There needs to be an application process. Applications require companies to clearly state what they’re requesting and what they’re committing to deliver. We can offer SMART incentives and negotiate for the best deal for the people of Arlington. Companies should be falling over each other to get to do business here!

 

 

2. Density – please respond by March 5, 2026

a. How do you feel about SB840 which allows changing commercially zoned properties to mixed-use or multi-family zoned properties without an approval from P&Z and/or the city council? Why?

b. How do you feel about RMU (Regional Mixed Use) zoning and its potential 100 units/acre? Why?

The bottom line is this: Arlington folks know Arlington best, and our residents deserve a voice in how our city grows.

I support smart housing developments and redesigning commercial properties that need help, we need local checks and balances. The Planning & Zoning and City Council processes help minimize strain on our infrastructure, traffic, drainage, schools, and public safety services.

Arlington should absolutely encourage smart growth, but with LOCAL oversight. Arlington should make decisions about Arlington!

Regarding Regional Mixed Use zoning

Mixed-use development can be a great tool in the right places, but densities like 100 units per acre require careful planning. Growth has to be balanced with infrastructure, traffic, and neighborhood compatibility.

Density is not our priority, GOOD planning is!

If a project strengthens Arlington and our infrastructure can support it, I’ll consider it. But growth should never overwhelm the neighborhoods people call home. Lobbyists in Austin should not be able to overstep local Arlington's decisions.

Citizens can message me on Facebook at Lisa Ventura for Arlington City Council.

 

 

3. Citizen Participation – please respond by March 12, 2026

In 2023 the city council voted to require preregistration and reduce speaking time for citizen participation (at the end of the meeting). Do you agree with this move? Is two minutes enough time to describe a situation and make desired comments/solutions/etc.?

I understand that meetings must be efficiently managed. However, the purpose of the public forum is to hear from the citizens. If residents take the time to show up and speak, their City Council should take the time to listen!

If elected, I would review the policy to ensure it truly serves both goals. Options could include allowing longer speaking times when a complex situation is in discussion. We could provide multiple opportunities for residents to give us their input. We could offer opportunities on social media for discussions. I may open my office to the public at designated times. People want to be heard and they deserve to be heard!

People shouldn't be made to feel as if they are racing against the clock to get their statements out!

Arlington City Council spends enough time talking to themselves, they should spend time LISTENING!

I'm here to listen! Please contact me anytime with your concerns or comments. Lisa J. Ventura, FB: Lisa Ventura for Arlington City Council, Text: (817) 587-2337.

 

 

 

4. Corporate Welfare – please respond by March 19, 2026

The City Council has given away millions of dollars and/or potential revenues to companies to encourage development. At what point has there been enough “encouragement” and when should the taxpayers-- and lowering tax rates-- become a higher priority than development? Why?

 

 

5. Communications – please respond by March 26, 2026

If you receive an e-mail from a constituent on an Arlington issue and the constituent logically laid out and well documented the issue, will you respond to the constituent? Why or why not? What actions will you take?

 

 

6. Issues – please respond by April 2, 2026

Other than public safety what is the most important issue the city council is currently facing? Why? What are your suggestions for addressing this issue?