Who We Are...
We are a group of women leaders dedicated to making Arlington a better place to live, work, and play through our active involvement in local issues and elections. We contribute to public discourse about policy issues in our community. We identify and support specific issues and candidates who promote long term solutions, not short term fixes for Arlington. We do not engage in partisan politics, endorse or otherwise support partisan political affairs; but we do endorse candidates in municipal elections.
MPAC Issues for 2012
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Environmental (standing issue)
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Monitor City Council (standing issue)
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Strong Neighborhoods - with focus on code enforcement.
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Thriving Economy - with focus on targeted industry and business, a competitive workforce, and beginning a reversal of live-here/work-here ratio, which would also strengthen neighborhoods.
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Strong Urban Design - with focus on redevelopment, clear and implementable design standards, and appropriate and desirable mix of uses.
At the 2012 January meeting, Julia Burgen was recognized with Honorary Lifetime Membership. She was presented with a special nametag denoting her honorary status and with a framed certificate of recognition. Shelia Gibson, who had submitted Julia's nomination, spoke of Julia's many outstanding contributions to the city, as well as to MPAC.
2012 Events
- January 30 - Issues Selection.
- February 27 - Issues Planning.
- March 31 - Candidate Breakfast.
- May 31 - General Meeting with Fire Chief Don Crowson.
- August 13 - Membership Social
MPAC Members
MPAC members have served or are now serving as members of the following Arlington Boards and Commissions
- Animal Services Center Advisory Board
- Building Code Board of Appeals
- Citizens’ Environmental Committee
- Ethics Review Commission
- Landmark Preservation Commission
- Library Board
- License and Amortization Appeal Board
- North Texas Higher Education Authority
- Park and Recreation Board
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Special Transportation Advisory Board
- Teen Court Advisory Board
- Zoning Board of Adjustment