Addison Art Program Features Elijah Hanif Published on February 10, 2026 The Addison Art Gallery features Painting with Light by Elijah Hanif. Born and raised in South Florida, Elijah is a self-taught photographer with a strong affinity for wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, and nature. As the son of a journalist and a fiber artist, creative expression was a prominent influence throughout his childhood. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Holds Strategic Planning Workshop Published on February 06, 2026 On Friday, January 30, the City Council, along with the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, and Directors, spent the day at Abilene Christian University's Addison campus for a strategic planning workshop to set goals for 2026. The Council will discuss and adopt key focus areas that will serve as the foundation for the budget process at upcoming City Council Meetings. Tagged as: , Announcements
City Council Revisits Advance Addison Comprehensive Plan Published on February 06, 2026 City Council will consider adoption of the Advance Addison Comprehensive Plan at its regular meeting following a public hearing on Tuesday, February 10. The plan has been reviewed during multiple City Council Work Sessions and received unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 21, 2025, with minor clarifying edits. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Discusses Bond Committee's Recommendations Published on February 06, 2026 At its February 3 Work Session, the City Council discussed a recommendation from the Bond Advisory Committee related to the Town’s aging Police and Courts facility. Tagged as: , Announcements
City Council Votes to Call DART Election In May Published on January 30, 2026 At its January 27 regular meeting, the Addison City Council voted to call an election that will allow residents to decide whether the Town should remain in or withdraw from DART. Tagged as: , Announcements
DART Election to Be Considered at Upcoming City Council Meeting Published on January 19, 2026 At the January 13 City Council Work Session, Council discussed the Town’s participation in Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Council directed staff to place an item on the January 27 agenda to consider calling an election that would allow Addison residents to vote on remaining in or withdrawing from DART. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Approves FY26 Budget Amendment to Reflect Event Changes Published on January 19, 2026 At the January 13 City Council meeting, City Council approved an amendment to the FY 2026 Town budget. This was the first budget amendment for the fiscal year, which runs through September 30, 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Approves Bond Actions Supporting Public Safety and Long-Term S Published on January 19, 2026 At the January 13 City Council meeting, City Council approved two bond-related actions that support essential public safety needs while strengthening the Town’s long-term financial position. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Approves Amendment for AMLI Treehouse Phase II Published on January 19, 2026 At the January 13 City Council Meeting, City Council approved an update to the AMLI Treehouse mixed-use development located at the southwest corner of Midway Road and Beltway Drive. The amendment allows for adjustments to the site plan to accommodate the construction of two standalone retail buildings within the existing development. Tagged as: , Announcements
Council Discusses Bond Advisory Committee's Recommendations Published on January 19, 2026 On October 14, 2025, City Council established a Bond Advisory Committee (BAC) composed of Addison residents to evaluate long-term options for addressing the Town’s aging Police and Courts facility and to determine whether a bond election should be considered. Tagged as: , Announcements