Arlington Mayor Jim Ross Secures Third Term Amid Economic Challenges
Jim Ross has been reelected as the mayor of Arlington, Texas, securing a third term after defeating businessman Steve Cavender and two other candidates. Ross campaigned on the city's economic growth and job creation, while Cavender criticized recent property tax increases and called for more transparency. The election focused heavily on Arlington's financial issues, including a projected $25 million budget shortfall and property tax hikes.