Burleson Focus
Spring 2018 Edition
Important Dates to Know:
April 5: Last day to register to vote April 23- May 1 - Early Voting by personal appearance April 24: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked)
May 5: Election Day
Candidates set for May 5 City Council election Burleson voters will have their choice of five candidates in three races this spring as a mix of political veterans and newcomers face off in the May 5 local election. All Burleson City Council seats are elected at-large for three-year terms.
she was appointed to in 2017. Taylor is a former publisher of the Burleson Star Newspaper.
In Place 5, incumbent Dan McClendon (elected in 2007) is running unopposed. McClendon has served as Mayor Pro Two candidates are vying for the Place 1 seat, Tem since July 2014. He also serves as incumbent Stuart Gillaspie and Shannan Sutter. president of the Burleson Type 4A Economic Gillaspie is serving his seventh term as a member Development Corporation and chairs the of the council in Place 1. Gillaspie also served Infrastructure and Development committee. on the Planning and Zoning Commission from 1992-1999. Sutter is currently serving on the Park Additional city election information may Board, a position she was appointed to in 2013. be found on the Burleson city website. All voting takes place at With incumbent DanO Strong choosing not to Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro run for re-election in Place 3, voters will have Voting Times two options to choose from: Katherine Reading April 23 - April 28: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Dan Taylor. Reading is currently serving on April 30 - May 1: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. the Planning and Zoning Commission a position May 5: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Burleson Municipal Court opens new location
Burleson Municipal Court opened their new location at 1131 SW Wilshire Blvd. on Jan. 2, marking the first time all court personnel will office out of the same building. It is also the first time the city will have a dedicated courtroom. In the past, the City has leased space or utilized the city council chambers to hold court.
Burleson Fire launches drowning prevention Determined to end childhood drownings in our community Burleson Fire Department is happy to be partnering with Sigma Swimming, Burleson Honda, Burleson Nissan and The Burleson Recreation Center to offer FREE swim lessons to second-graders who live in Burleson or attend school in Burleson Independent School District. Space is limited. Registration opens March 1. Learn more, www.burlesontx.com/DrowningPrevention
Sign up now for Be Healthy Burleson’s Annual Run 5K / 10K / Fun Walk on Saturday, April 21, in Old Town Burleson Register online: http://behealthyburleson.com/ Or, in person at Burleson City Hall
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The plaza in Old Town design approved by City Council
During the Jan. 22 City Council meeting plans for the plaza in Old Town were finalized.
The construction documents are currently being created and city staff is planning to go out to bid on the project by the end of Spring 2018. Construction should start during the Summer of 2018. For more information about the plaza project, oldtownburleson.com
McLane Classic Foods breaks ground on headquarters in Burleson
McLane Classic Foods along with state and city officials broke ground on their 157,951-squarefeet headquarters and food processing facility at HighPoint Business Park East on Jan. 22. The new development will bring 40 jobs to the Burleson community and $30 million in capital investment. The project will hopefully be opening their doors in the first quarter of 2019.
BRiCk spotlight programs
Summer Camp
April 30 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 at the BRiCk. Learn more, burlesontx.com/brick
Homeschool Programs
The BRiCk offers homeschool PE classes for children ages 5 - 17. Classes are divided into age groups and occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They also offer a monthly Homeschool Parent’s Day Out for ages 6 - 12. Learn more, burlesontx.com/brick
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City Events
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MARCH
March 9
Friday Night Dance, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Burleson Senior Activity Center
March 24
Egg Hunt at the Farm, 9 a.m. Russell Farm Art Center Aqua Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. - noon Burleson Recreation Center Bunny Daze, noon - 2 p.m. Hidden Creek Sports Complex
March 31
Vietnam Veterans Celebration, 2 p.m. Veterans Memorial Plaza
BUNNY DAZE
APRIL April 13
Friday Night Dance, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Burleson Senior Activity Center
April 21
Be Healthy Burleson Annual Run, 7:30 a.m. Old Town
April 21 - 22
Far Out Family Camp Out, 1 p.m. - 8 a.m. Bailey Lake
April 27
Arbor Day, 10 a.m. Bailey Lake
FAMILY CAMP OUT
April 28
Trash Off & Earth Day Celebration, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Warren Park National Drug Take Back Initiative, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Police Dept.
MAY May 4
May the 4th be with you, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. BRiCk
May 11
Friday Night Dance, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Burleson Senior Activity Center
May 12
Police Department Open House, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Police Admin. Household Hazardous Waste Event, 9 - 11 a.m. Service Center
May 19
Recycled Boat Regatta, 9 a.m. - noon BRiCk
May 25
Hot Sounds of Summer Concerts, 7:30 p.m. Old Town
PD OPEN HOUSE