Burleson Focus Spring 2017 Edition
Important Dates to Know:
April 24 – May 2: Early Voting by personal appearance April 25: Last day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (received, not postmarked)
May 6: Election Day! Polls open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. All voting takes place at Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro
Candidates set for May 6 City Council election Burleson voters will have their choice of 13 candidates in four races this spring as a mix of political veterans and newcomers face off in the May 6 local election. All Burleson City Council seats are elected at-large for three-year terms. For the mayor’s seat, voters will have three options to choose from (in alphabetical order): John Garrison, Katherine Reading and Ken Shetter. Shetter was elected mayor in June of 2004, during his second term on Burleson’s City Council. Five candidates will face off for the Place 2 seat: Robert Boot, Rick Green, Roman Pscheidt, KJ Topinka and Brooke Wilson. Green is serving his fourth term as a member of the council in Place 2. Serving first from 2000-2004 and most recently from 2010 – present. Green also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 1999-2000. Boot is
currently serving on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, a position he was appointed to in 2013. Pscheidt is currently serving on the Park Board, a position he was appointed to in 2011. With incumbent Matt Aiken choosing not to run for reelection in Place 4, voters will have three options to choose from: Todd Hulsey, Shannan Sutter and Pam Grant Tatum. Hulsey is currently serving on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, a position he was appointed to in 2016. Sutter is currently serving on the Park Board, a position she was appointed to in 2013. In Place 6, incumbent Ronnie Johnson (elected in 2012) is being challenged by Jason Morse. Additional city election information may be found on the Burleson website.
Voting Times
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April 24 - 28: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 29 - 30: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. May 1 - 2 & 6: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bailey Lake construction almost complete
Bailey Lake Park renovations are nearing completion. The new improvements to the 8-acre lake and picnic area include 20 additional parking spaces, a restroom/pavilion, a fishing pier, 10-foot concrete trail along the east side of the pond continuing north to Tinker Trail, plus other amenities including picnic tables and trash cans.
Fire Department launches new program The Burleson Fire Department launched a new initiative, Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) to help make a difference in the special needs community of Burleson. What is SNAP? SNAP is a database which assists first responders to know the special needs of an individual if they are called to respond to their home. This program also helps emergency management plan to assist them in case of a disaster. Learn more, burlesontx.com
Sign up now for Be Healthy Burleson’s Annual Run! Sign up for the Be Healthy Burleson 5K / 10K / Fun Walk on Saturday, April 22, in Old Town Burleson. The run’s goal is to benefit the health, wellness, and safety for the citizens of Burleson. Register online at: http://behealthyrun.itsyourrace.com Or, in person at Burleson City Hall.
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Public Library offers free online learning courses The Burleson Public Library has a new resource for Online Learning. Lynda.com is a premier online learning resource offering more than 4,000 courses now available FREE with your library card. Lynda for Libraries allows you to watch videos in small, easy-to-manage chunks, and to return to the lessons at your convenience.
Burleson Library cardholders can log on to the Lynda.com site from home or at the library, through the Library’s website at burlesonlibrary.com, with their Library card number.
Line up for Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series announced Friday, May 26 - Bubba Harper 24/7 band Friday, June 2 - Memphis Soul Friday, June 9 - Wayne the Train Hancock Friday, June 16 - Le Freak Friday, June 23 - Graceland Ninjaz Friday, June 30 - Fin City The City of Burleson’s popular Hot Sounds of Summer concert series is ready to get you dancing in the streets!
LE FREAK
Every Friday night at 7:30 p.m from May 26-June 30, Old Town Burleson hosts the free 90-minute concerts. This year’s line is sure to entertain everyone. Come down early and eat at one of the more than half a dozen Old Town restaurants, then set up your lawn chairs and blankets in the street for the concert.
Summer Camp at the BRiCk
May 1 is the first day to register for camp. Get 10% off if you pay for the first week on registration day. The camps fill up fast, so make sure you get your child signed up to have a great summer with us! Learn more, burlesontx.com
Swim Lessons
Call the BRiCk to register, (817) 426-9104
Watch City meetings live from your computer or smartphone, https://www.burlesontx.com/880/Streaming-Video
City Events APRIL April 8 Aqua Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. – noon, BRiCk Bunny Daze, noon – 2 p.m., Hidden Creek Sports Complex Easter Egg Hunt – 2 p.m., Russell Farm Art Center April 22 Be Healthy Burleson Annual Run, 7:30 a.m., Old Town April 22-23 Far Out Family Camp Out, 1 p.m. – 8:00 a.m., Russell Farm Art Center April 28 Arbor Day, 10 a.m., Centennial Park April 29 Trash Bash, 9-11 a.m., Warren Park
MAY
AQUA EGG HUNT
May 4 May the 4th be with you, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., BRiCk *hanshotfirst May 13 Police Department Open House, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Police Administration Offices Household Hazardous Waste Event, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., Municipal Service Center May 20 Recycle Boat Regatta, BRiCk May 26 Hot Sounds of Summer Concerts, 7:30 p.m., Old Town May 27 Battle of the Bands, 1-5 p.m., BRiCk
MAY THE 4TH
May 29 Splash Day, 1 - 7:30 p.m., BRiCk