1/ It’s now more than a week since Election Day, and Tarrant County is reporting that all votes are tallied.

Here’s what stands out ⬇️ https://twitter.com/tarrantelection/status/1326684941921480705
2/ In the presidential election, Tarrant County voters elected Joe Biden by more than 1,800 votes.

This is important to note because Tarrant is known as a historically red (Republican) county.
3/ In Arlington, voters narrowly voted for the approval of a property tax increase that would raise teacher and staff pay, and grant access to nearly $18 million in additional state funding.
4/ Arlington voters also approved the adoption of a sales tax increase from 8% to 8.25%.
5/ Extra funds from the increase are expected to go to expanding and attracting more small businesses to the city. https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/possible-sales-tax-increase-sparks-concern-for-arlington-residents/article_64125df8-11a3-11eb-9f01-731da0ddb269.html
Possible sales tax increase sparks concern for Arlington residents

The increase would be designated for economic development, but some residents are concerned how the extra funds would be spent.

https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/possible-sales-tax-increase-sparks-concern-for-arlington-residents/article_64125df8-11a3-11eb-9f01-731da0ddb269.html
6/ In the race for city council, Arlington voters could elect representatives for districts 1, 2, 6 and 7.

Here are the results.
6/ In the race for city council, Arlington voters could elect representatives for districts 1, 2, 6 and 7. Here are the results.
6/ In the race for city council, Arlington voters could elect representatives for districts 1, 2, 6 and 7. Here are the results.
7/ The city will need to hold a runoff election in December for the District 7 seat since no candidate won 50% of the votes.
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