PRESS RELEASES - OCTOBER 2008

October 7, 2008

Nov. 4 Ballot Includes $140.8 Million Bond Package for Citywide Improvements
Early Voting Begins Oct. 20

In addition to the presidential election, Arlington voters are being asked to authorize $140.8 million in improvements for parks, streets, traffic, drainage, libraries and fire services on Nov. 4. There are five propositions on the ballot. Early voting begins at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20 and ends Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.
A summary of project descriptions is available on the City of Arlington web site at www.arlingtontx.gov/citysecretary. A Voter Information Guide to the 2008 Bond Program is also available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Download it from the City’s web site or visit any Arlington Public Library. For more information about voting, call the City Secretary’s Office at 817-459-6186.

Early Voting Dates

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, Oct. 20-24
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, Oct. 27-Oct. 31

Early Voting Locations in Arlington

Bob Duncan Community Center
2800 S. Center St., 76014

South Service Center
1100 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., 76017

Fire Training Center
5501 Ron McAndrew Dr., 76013

Elzie Odom Recreation Center
1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd., 76006

* NEW Tarrant County Southeast Sub-Courthouse
700 E. Abram St., 76010

In addition to the locations listed above, Arlington voters can vote at any Early Voting polling location in Tarrant County. For a complete listing of Early Voting locations and Election Day polling places, visit www.tarrantcounty.com.