ABOUT BRITTNEY GARCIA-DUMAS

Brittney Garcia-Dumas for Arlington City Council District 5 Portrait

Hi, I’m brittney from Arlington, Texas

I’m Brittney Garcia-Dumas, and I am honored to run for Arlington City Council District 5. I’m running because our District 5 deserves a strong and loud advocate that shows up for the RESIDENTS FIRST!

Born & raised in Arlington, TX

Arlington is not just where I live, it is where I was raised and where my life began.

I had my first great teacher at Little Elementary, earned my first paycheck at The Parks Mall, and spent summers in our community pools. Like many longtime residents, I have watched Arlington grow and change over the years. This city gave me the foundation to build a family, a business, and a life I am proud of. I am running to help ensure Arlington remains a strong community and welcomes the future generations by putting RESIDENTS FIRST.

small business owner

As a Small Business Owner, I believe good local government starts with common sense and accountability. We must keep neighborhoods safe, manage taxpayer dollars responsibly, and maintain the city services residents depend on. Just like in business, Arlington works best when decisions are made with transparency, fiscal discipline, and respect for the people who live and work here. I believe in listening to residents, planning carefully before spending, and making practical decisions that strengthen our community.

COMMUNITY LEADER

This campaign is about service, stewardship, and protecting the quality of life that makes Arlington a great place to call home. As an Executive Board Member of Downtown, I know growth should be thoughtful and well-planned, protecting property values and preserving the character of our neighborhoods. I am running to serve our community and help guide Arlington toward a safe, stable, and prosperous future.

mother and champion of young families

Arlington must return to a RESIDENTS FIRST policy promise for our current and future families. We are at a pivotal moment where we must encourage new, young families to make our hometown, their hometown. As a mother of Elementary-aged kids, I know what families need and want for their future. This looks like strong partnerships with our schools, protecting our community spaces, and pursuing new commercial for high paying jobs.

I believe that Arlington, Texas is Hometown, USA and I’m excited to make my hometown, your hometown.

If you believe like I believe that we can create Arlington’s best days now and into the future, I would be honored to earn your support.

LEADERSHIP ROLES:

I have been honored to serve the community in the following roles:

  • Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau Board

    • Aided in the inception and implementation of bringing world class events to all of Arlington, the Texas Christkindl Market, marketing and branding efforts that led to a year over year increase in visitors coming to our city and resident traffic to their attractions.

  • Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Executive Board

    • Aided in the inception and implementation of the Downtown Arlington Farmers Market, The Doggy Depot, First Thursdays, Clean and Safe Initiative with Block By Block Downtown Ambassadors, creating an environment and developer relationships that resulted in 22% of Downtown Arlington currently being under contract to be redeveloped into resident-friendly, placemaking developments.

  • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County Committee Member

    • Helped raise over $150,000 for after school programs

  • Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Latino Business Group

    • Provided education and resources for the Latino-owned Small Business community, including monthly events on how to do business with the city, grow their business, and find a unified community of other businesses owners here in Arlington. My emphasis here, as a Latina business owner, was on first time businesses navigating how to start and grow their business.

  • Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Executive Member of the Veterans Business Council

    • Provided education and resources for the Veteran-owned Small Business community, including monthly events on how to do business with the city, grow their business, and find a unified community of other businesses owners here in Arlington. My emphasis here, as a former military spouse and military child, was on our Veteran’s families and their quality of life as they maneuvered through business ownership.

  • Mayor’s Latino Advisory Council

    • Aid in advising the current mayor of issues in the community and action opportunities

  • Color Me Empowered Board of Directors

    • Helped raise fund for youth art programming including event assistance and sponsorship acquisition

  • Hill Elementary School PTA

    • Committee Chair