Dalworthington Gardens City Council

Members are unpaid and serve two-year terms.

Mayor

Incumbent Michael Tedder is unopposed and will keep his seat until 2010.

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Incumbent Mike Pettke is unopposed and will keep his seat until 2010.

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Name: Ed Motley

Age: 55

Occupation: Civil engineer, specializing in water and wastewater. Holds undergraduate and master's degrees in engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Online: ed.motley.dwg@hotmail.com

Background: Grew up in Mesquite; lived in Arlington 30 years. Moved to Dalworthington Gardens in 2002. Joined Planning & Zoning Commission in 2005. Married with two grown sons.

About the candidate: Believes his engineering background and his experience in other municipalities would be valuable to the city. He would like to promote redevelopment of the city's commercial areas, but "we want to make sure we maintain the city as what it is -- a rural oasis in the middle of the Metroplex." He would also save some gas lease revenue for the future.

Name: Guy Snodgrass (incumbent)

Age: 59

Occupation: Flight instructor, retired Delta Air Lines pilot

Online: none

Background: Grew up in Arlington; has lived in Dalworthington Gardens since 1984; has served on the council 22 years; married with two grown children.

About the candidate: Cites improvements to the city water system, construction of the jail and development of the Fire Department as major accomplishments during his tenure. An issue now is how to use gas lease revenue. He opposes any tax increases. "We used some of it for a new fire engine. It was prudent use of the money. I'm of the school that we don't spend money foolishly. I believe in keeping a tight rein on spending," he said. Snodgrass would give special attention to the redevelopment of Pleasant Ridge Road.

Name: Cathy Stein

Age: 49

Occupation: Tutor, mostly math and science. Taught previously in Mansfield and Grand Prairie public schools.

Online: cstein4dwgaldermanplace2@yahoo.com

Background: Born in North Carolina; has lived in Dalworthington Gardens since 1988; holds a degree in physics from the University of Texas at Arlington; served on the Dalworthington Gardens council, 2001-03; Zoning Board of Adjustments, 1993-95; Planning & Zoning Commission, 1995-2001; joined the Park Board in 2004. She and her husband have a son in college.

About the candidate: Foremost is her desire to maintain quality of life in the city while fostering economic development. "People know I do my homework. I research things. The important thing is to maintain the city ambience while developing the assets," she said. She believes that some revenue from gas well leases should be invested for the future. She would also like to find new ways to keep residents informed about city business.