Addison council votes 5–2 to call May 2 referendum on withdrawing from DART

Jan 27, 2026

After more than two hours of public comment and a staff briefing on costs and service options, the Addison City Council voted 5–2 to place a May 2, 2026 ballot measure asking voters whether the town should withdraw from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system. Council discussed debt obligations, service continuity, and potential local alternatives.

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The Addison City Council voted 5–2 on Jan. 27 to call a special election for May 2, 2026 that would ask voters whether to withdraw the town from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system.

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