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Garland managers map options as DART withdrawal moves toward May 2026 ballots
Summary
City staff briefed council on a DART working group and the legal and financial steps required for a member city to withdraw; staff warned DART has computed large city obligations that would be payable for years after service ends.
City staff told council on Nov. 3 they are preparing for a possible series of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) member city withdrawal decisions that could bring May 2026 referendum votes in several neighboring communities.
Background and process: A City Manager working group convened by the North Texas Commission and NCTCOG has explored governance and funding changes. Staff described a possible governance model floated in those discussions with a 20‑seat board and a votes allocation intended to prevent any single city from holding a majority.
Withdrawal mechanics and financial exposure: Staff outlined the statutory withdrawal steps: (1) a city council order or a petition of registered…
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