City of Rockwall considers short-term rental registration program

City of Rockwall considers short-term rental registration program

ROCKWALL, TX (March 14, 2024) The City Council of the City of Rockwall is considering the implementation of a Short-Term Rental registration and permitting program.  The purpose of the program is to provide logical regulations for Short-Term Rentals within the City’s corporate limits, and to ensure the continued preservation of the character of the City’s single-family […]

John Hamilton announces run for Fate City Council, Place 5

John Hamilton announces run for Fate City Council, Place 5

FATE, TX (March 10, 2024) John Hamilton is a candidate for Fate City Council Place 5. He is seeking to be elected to one of the open seats on May 4, 2024. His campaign is based upon a vision of the future where Fate thrives through innovative solutions, community collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership. Who is […]

City of Rockwall to call General Election

City of Rockwall to call General Election

ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 31, 2023) On Monday, February 5, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 4, 2024 for the purpose of electing three City Councilmembers – one each for Places 2, 4 and 6. Terms for all elected Rockwall City Councilmembers are for a period of two years. […]

Rockwall City Council Marks a Decade of Lower Property Taxes, Adopts Lowest Rate… Again!

Rockwall City Council Marks a Decade of Lower Property Taxes, Adopts Lowest Rate… Again!

ROCKWALL, TX – September 18, 2023 – At their meeting tonight, Monday September 18, the Rockwall City Council voted to adopt a rate below the no new revenue tax rate (formerly known as the effective rate), which continues a decadelong trend to decrease the tax rate for Rockwall residents. The approved tax rate is once […]

Sedric Thomas Takes Seat as New Rockwall City Councilmember

Sedric Thomas Takes Seat as New Rockwall City Councilmember

Rockwall, TX (June 6, 2023) – At the City Council meeting on Monday, June 5, Sedric Thomas was sworn-in to serve the remaining term in Place 4. The seat became vacant in May, when Trace Johannesen was elected as Mayor. Thomas brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served in many leadership roles, […]

Rockwall City Council Swears-in New Mayor and Councilmembers

Rockwall City Council Swears-in New Mayor and Councilmembers

ROCKWALL, TX (May 16, 2023) – At their regular meeting on Monday night, the Rockwall City Council held a swearing-in ceremony for a new Mayor, two incumbent City Councilmembers and one new Councilmember for their two-year terms. City Council Places 1, 3 and 5 were all up for reelection this year. The election had been […]

Rockwall City Council to fill upcoming vacant seat

Rockwall City Council to fill upcoming vacant seat

ROCKWALL, TX (April 23, 2023) – The Rockwall City Council is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the City Council in Place 4. Mayor Pro Tem Trace Johannesen has served in the seat since 2018 but recently ran unopposed for Mayoral office. He will assume that role starting May 15, at which time […]

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

Mark Harper announces candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2

FATE, TX (March 15, 2023) Hello, my name is Mark Harper and I am excited and proud to officially announce my candidacy for Fate City Council, Place 2. I will bring my passion for serving and commitment to our Fate community members.  I will listen openly to all your concerns, keeping our city thriving economically and […]

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

Longtime Downtown Rockwall volunteer receives Main Street Legacy Award  

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2023) – The Rockwall Main Street Advisory Board has presented longtime Downtown Rockwall business owner and volunteer, Tammy Sharp, with a rare Main Street Legacy Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes those who contribute to the vibrancy and economy of Downtown Rockwall. In his presentation at the City Council meeting on […]

Rockwall City Council member Dennis Lewis announces his candidacy for City Council Place 5

Rockwall City Council member Dennis Lewis announces his candidacy for City Council Place 5

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 13, 2023) Current Rockwall City Council Member Dennis Lewis has announced that he will run for the position in which he currently serves – Rockwall City Council Place 5 in the May 6, 2023 general election. Dennis was appointed by the City Council to fill the vacant seat in Place 5 and […]

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