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Irving council orders May 2, 2026 special election on DART membership after hours of public comment
Summary
After hours of public testimony for and against Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the Irving City Council voted 9–0 to place a May 2, 2026 special election on the ballot asking residents whether to continue the city’s DART membership.
After extended public comment and council debate, the Irving City Council voted unanimously Nov. 6 to order a special election on May 2, 2026 asking voters whether the city should continue membership in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system.
The decision followed more than an hour of public testimony from residents, transit advocates and regional officials. Brad Lamortis, who identified himself as an Irving resident, urged the council to give voters the choice, saying: “Let’s give our voters the chance to choose the future of transit in Irving.” Opponents and supporters traded claims about costs, ridership and service reliability during the…
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