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Council Seeks Citizens to Serve on City Boards & Commissions

Application deadline: February 12, 2010

The Duncanville City Council is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering their service on several of the City’s boards.

To be eligible to serve, one must be a resident, qualified voter of the City of Duncanville, and not delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes or in the payment of fines to the City.

According to City Secretary Dara Crabtree, mid-year vacancies will be filled on the following boards: Board of Adjustment, Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Library Advisory Board, Sign Control Board and Certified Retirement Community Oversight Committee.

“Applications will be accepted until February 12th. Following the application deadline, the City Council will conduct a brief interview with each applicant and consider appointments at a future meeting,” she added.

Anyone interested in serving is encouraged to forward a completed application to Dara Crabtree, City Secretary, P.O. Box 380280, Duncanville, Texas 75138-0280. An application form can be downloaded by clicking here or obtained by contacting Ms. Crabtree at (972) 780-5017.

Sign Up for Email Blasts from the City

The City of Duncanville Public Information Office has created a new way to provide information to the community through “email blasts,” which are weekly emails that are sent directly to email inboxes with information on City events, news, programs, and meetings.

In order to sign up for the email blasts, simply type in your email address in the “Sign Up for Email Blasts from the City!” box and click “Go.” From there, you will be able to confirm your interest in joining the email list. Afterwards, you will be sent a confirmation email thanking you for signing up. This new email blast service will allow you to stay informed and easily forward the email to family and friends.

If you have any questions, please contact Public Information Officer Tonya B. Lewis at (972) 780-5043 or at tlewis@ci.duncanville.tx.us

Learn More About The Red Light Camera System

A Public Information Presentation is now available regarding the City of Duncanville’s Red Light Camera System. The presentation addresses the purpose of red light camera systems, pros and cons, how the cameras work, the citation process, and common misconceptions. To learn more about the City’s Red Light Camera System, click here

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