Arlington City Council – District 8
District 8 (At Large), Arlington, TX
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Melody Fowler
Nonpartisan
In office since May 2026
Next Election
May 5, 2029
Filing Window
Jan 17, 2029 - Feb 16, 2029
Term Length
3 years
Position Type
Part Time
Salary
$200/month
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be a U.S. citizen // Must be at least 18 years of age // Must have resided in Texas for 12 continuous months and in the city for six continuous months // Must be registered to vote within the boundaries of the city at the time of filing // Must not be indebted to the city
Filing information
Elections office
101 W. Abram St., Arlington TX 76010
Phone: 817-459-6186
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee of $100. Petition signature requirement of 0.5% of the entire vote cast for mayor in the preceding mayoral election, or twenty-five (25), whichever is greater (signatures only required without fee).
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.