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Public commenters raise concerns about candidate verification and a proposed charter/resolution provision

October 07, 2025 | Glenn Heights, Dallas County, Texas


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Public commenters raise concerns about candidate verification and a proposed charter/resolution provision
Two residents used the public‑comment period to press the council on candidate verification and a proposed charter/resolution provision they said could bar certain people from holding office.

Nut graf: Jacqueline Bullock told the council she discovered an applicant for ballot placement had submitted her personal address. She asked the council to explain the verification process used for candidate applications and to consider changes to prevent similar incidents. Leon Tate raised separate but related concerns about a proposed change he cited as “resolution R‑23‑25” and language in section 2.03 of the Glen Heights charter that he said would disqualify candidates who had been previously removed from office; Tate characterized that provision as punitive and as potentially barring him from running and said the disqualification should be rooted in fairness and due process.

Bullock identified herself and her address at the start of public comment and asked for an explanation of “the verification process so it's clear how such a situation could occur.” Tate framed his remarks more broadly about a proposed charter/resolution clause he said would be used to bar previously removed officeholders; he said the provision “creates a de facto… you can't beat me by putting this item on the agenda” and asked that disqualification criteria be transparent and based on due process rather than political retaliation.

Ending: The remarks were delivered during public comment; no council action or staff response appears in the transcript beyond receipt of the comments. Council did not take action on candidate verification procedures or on the resolution during the meeting.

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