I’m Brittney Garcia-Dumas and I'm running for Arlington City Council District 5.

I'm running because I love this city. Because Arlington, TX isn’t just where I live, Arlington is where I was made.

Unlike much of our leadership, I was born here. Raised here. I had my first great teacher at Little Elementary, earned my first paycheck at The Parks, and swam in every community pool this city would let me into. Like many of us, I have seen the hard parts of life here. But I’ve also seen what’s possible when a city believes in its people and when we as a people believe in ourselves. Arlington gave me the foundation to build a life, a family, and a business I’m proud of. Now I’m running to make sure every person in District 5 can say the same.

I believe Arlington can lead, not just compete. We can attract and retain the kind of talent that builds generational growth. We can raise a generation that doesn’t have to leave to lead, where young people see their future right here in their own hometown. We can grow smarter, sustainable development that serves people first. And we can govern better, with transparency, accountability, and leadership that listens and acts.

This campaign for City Council District 5 is about us — the people who live, work, and build our lives in Arlington, Texas. It’s about shaping an Arlington that listens before it builds, plans before it spends, and leads with a vision for the next 50 years.

I'm running for us. For our future. And for an Arlington we can be excited about.

If you believe, like I do, that Arlington’s best days are still ahead, then I invite you to be a part of this movement.