(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 22, 2017) In announcing his candidacy, Daniels stated he was honored to have previously served Rockwall as a Council member for four years and he would likewise be honored given the opportunity to serve again. He was first elected in 2011 and again in 2013, running unopposed. During his previous tenure […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 21, 2017) City of Rockwall Councilmember Kevin Fowler has filed to retain his seat in the May elections. He was first elected in May 2015. “It has been an extreme honor to serve the citizens of Rockwall. We are fortunate to live in such a great city and am honored to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 18, 2017) Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt has filed to retain his mayoral seat in the May city elections. Pruitt, 60, has served as Rockwall Mayor since December 2014. Prior to becoming Mayor he served on the Rockwall City Council as a councilman and as the mayor pro tem. “I have been honored to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 11, 2017) Rockwall City Councilmember Scott Milder recently announced his intent to run for a third term in the May 2017 local election. He was first elected in May 2013. “I have thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of serving the people of Rockwall,” Milder said. “This is a fantastic city for anyone […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 10, 2017) Former Rockwall City Council member Bennie Daniels has announced his intention to file his candidacy for Rockwall City Council, Place 1 on January 18, 2017. Rockwall City Council, Place 1 is currently held by three-term Council member David White, who is not eligible to seek re-election due to term […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 22, 2016) After the first of the new year, the City of Rockwall will call an election to be held on May 6, 2017 for the purpose of electing the Mayor and three City Council Members – one each for Places 1, 3 and 5. Terms for all elected Rockwall City […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 17, 2016) The Rockwall City Council approved additional funds for transportation services in Rockwall at its meeting on November 7. The Rockwall City Council previously approved $55,200 in the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget to fund the continuation of transportation services in the City in response to the change in funding […]
Decrease in rate is lowest in nearly a decade. (ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 21, 2016) At their regular meeting Monday, the Rockwall City Council decreased taxes to the lowest rate since 2008. In the vote, the Council adopted a balanced budget and a 3.1 cent drop in the tax rate. The City Council directed staff […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 1, 2016) At their September 19 meeting, the Rockwall City Council will consider adoption of a balanced budget with a 3.1 cent decrease in the tax rate. The proposed tax rate of 45.43 cents per $100 of valuation is a decrease from the 48.53 cents adopted in 2016. The Council held […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – June 7, 2016) City of Heath Councilmember Justin A. Holland has announced his intent to resign from the Heath City Council. During the executive session at the June 14 meeting, the Council will discuss the appointment of a replacement to fill the vacancy until the next General Election in May 2017. On […]