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Rowlett names John Cote as DART board representative after council debate over long tenure
Summary
Council nominated and unanimously approved John Cote as Rowlett’s Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board representative; members discussed tenure and responsiveness concerns regarding prior representative Mark Enoch.
The council nominated and approved John Cote July 16 to serve as Rowlett’s representative on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board of directors. The appointment followed brief council remarks about the length of service of the previous representative, Mark Enoch, who has served since 1997, and concerns from some councilmembers about DART responsiveness to member cities.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Schindler formally nominated John Cote, saying he is active, accessible and available to Rowlett. Councilmember Shoop voiced a desire to signal dissatisfaction with DART’s current direction after many years of one representative; other members framed the nomination as a symbolic message about leadership and responsiveness. The council then approved a resolution appointing John Cote unanimously.
