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My name is Bruce Arfsten and I have the distinct honor of being the mayor of Addison, Texas since May of 2023. Currently serving my second term after running unopposed for re-election in 2025.

As a 22-year resident of Addison, like many of our residents, I didn't understand how special it was to live in Addison until after I arrived. After I was here for about five years, a couple of friends told me about the Citizens Academy that was coming up and suggested I might want to participate. Following that excellent advice, I signed up and that was the beginning of my involvement in Addison and began to seek out opportunities to serve. Here is some of that history.

 

Examples of where I was able to engage my community include six years on the Addison City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Charter Review Commission (twice), Bond Advisory Committee. Along the way I participated in Leadership Metrocrest and Leadership North Texas (both outstanding programs!), WaterTower Theatre board member (be sure and become a subscriber), and have been a member of the Addison Midday Rotary Club since 2006. My parents raised my two sisters and me with a heart for service and at this time I am ready to serve Addison as the next mayor, with a focus on public safety, code enforcement, and continuing to improve the business-friendly environment in Addison. We have much work to do moving forward and it will take the commitment and hard work from the City Council in partnership with the Town leadership and the amazing staff to accomplish that work.

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In addition to serving my community as much as possible, I am running my residential real estate business, which I have been doing for 30 years. I am truly grateful to be able to be of service to my wonderful clients over these many years.

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My sweet Chocolate Lab named Coco is my constant companion and lovable sidekick.

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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT BRUCE

Addison-Related Experience
and Volunteer Activities

  • City Council – 2011-2017 (served as Mayor Pro Tempore and Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore during this time)

  • Planning and Zoning Commission – 2010-2011

  • Regional Transportation Council (NCTCOG) – 2015-2017 (representing Addison and Richardson)

  • Emergency Preparedness Planning Council (NCTCOG) – 2014-2016

  • Charter Review Commission – 2010

  • Charter Review Commission – 2019-2020 (Committee Chair)

  • Bond Advisory Committee (Vice-Chair) – 2019

  • Leadership Metrocrest Class XXIII – 2011-2012

  • Leadership North Texas Class 5 – 2013-2014

  • Addison Citizens Academy – 2008

  • WaterTower Theatre Board Member – 2017-present

  • Addison Midday Rotary member – 2006-Present (President 2012-2013 and 2019-2020)

  • Addison Place HOA Architectural Standards Committee Chair – 2019-Present

Past and Current Volunteer Activities

  • Metrocrest Services

  • Addison Midday Rotary

  • Addison Addvocates

  • Run the Lights 5K and Fun Run (Addison Legacy Foundation)

  • National Speakers Association North Texas

  • George H. W. Elementary School

  • Ronald McDonald House

  • Angel Flight Texas

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Political adviertising paid for by Bruce Arfsten for Addison Mayor Campaign

Harriet Mellow, Treasurer

17085 Windward Ln

Addison, TX 75001

bruce.arfsten@gmail.com

(214) 697-0373

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