Residents of Carrollton, get ready to converge for the 17th annual Citizens' Evening, an event aimed to bolster community engagement and provide updates on the inner workings of your city. The evening will spotlight the State of the City address, with Mayor Steve Babick poised to disclose the latest developments, initiate discourse on new programs, and shine a light on community events. This public gathering, free to all attendees, kicks off at 6 p.m. on February 26 at the Carrollton Senior Center at 1720 Keller Springs Road in the grand Texas Ballroom.
Doors will unveil their access to the public at 6 p.m., marking the beginning of an insightful evening, while Mayor Babick is scheduled to deliver his address at 7:30 p.m., bringing citizens up to speed on city affairs; this is according to details provided on City of Carrollton’s official website.
In his mayoral tenure, Steve Babick anchors his mission in connecting Carrollton citizens with vital information and elevating the city as a home for families and businesses alike. "City Council’s vision is for Carrollton to be the community that families and businesses want to call home," Babick stated, as per the city's press release, highlighting the concerted effort of his administration, the city staff, and citizens. The mayor invites residents: "I invite all residents to join us as I share some of the exciting new developments happening in Carrollton as well as providing a progress report on the important work accomplished over the last year."
Beyond the mayoral rhetoric, the evening also spotlights the commendable deeds of Carrollton's volunteers through the presentation of the Carrollton Volunteer Awards—honoring individuals and organizations that have profoundly impacted the community through their service over the past year, we're talking about recognitions like Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year, Neighborhood Leadership, and the Outstanding Community Organization Awards, all facilitated by the City’s Neighborhood Partnership Office, the submission deadline for nominations has been extended to February 9 at 11:59 p.m., and interested parties can submit their nominations through an online form found on the city's Volunteer Awards page.
