- Governance
- Mayor Brian Johnson
Local, Regional, State, and National Involvement
- National League of Cities (NLC) Committees
- Texas Municipal League (TML) Committees
- TML Region 8 Vice President
- Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition (TRTC)
- Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership (SETT)
- Tarrant County Mayors' Council
- Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
- City of Kennedale Municipal Management District (MMD)
-
-
-
-
-
State of the City with Mayor Brian Johnson
City of Kennedale Mayor Brian Johnson presented his annual "State of the City" address during the January 15, 2020, Kennedale Area Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon. Read on... -
Cities of Kennedale and Arlington Receive NCTCOG Regional Cooperation Award
The recent collaboration between the two Cities includes two separate contracts — one for the purchase of water and the other which provides for the City of Arlington to operate and maintain the Kennedale water and sewer utility systems. Read on...
Whether you're visiting, just moving to town or have been a resident for years, I hope that you'll find your time in Kennedale warm and inviting. To quote the city's Ends Statement, our Council and staff strive to make Kennedale "...a family-oriented community providing a refuge from the hectic pace of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex."
The implementation of our strategic plan, 'Imagine Kennedale 2015' (PDF), was a major catalyst for the positive development, innovation, and planning that has blossomed recently. As you may have noticed, big changes are taking place and Kennedale continues to grow.
The Kennedale TownCenter Plaza and shopping area has flourished with the construction of new retail buildings and the railroad Section House replica, which now houses the Chamber of Commerce.
The Kennedale TownCenter Plaza and shopping area has flourished with the construction of new retail buildings and the railroad Section House replica, which now houses the Chamber of Commerce.
Kennedale has become a well-recognized city in the Metroplex, and our small town charm, excellent public schools, and family-friendly atmosphere continue to be some of our greatest assets.
The tremendous support of the community during our events is a great source of pride. The annual, Christmas Tree Lighting, Bark in the Park, KIDFISH, and Trunk-or-Treat & Pumpkin Palooza are all great successes due to the high level of community involvement and dedication.
As the Mayor of Kennedale, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our community, and I'd like to thank all of you for your support as we head into the future.
Sincerely,
Mayor Brian Johnson
-
Brian Johnson
MayorPhone: 817-985-2101
Get to Know Mayor Johnson
Brian Johnson was born into an Air Force family and lived in cities across the U.S. before moving to Kennedale in 1996. His service to the City of Kennedale includes seven years on the Planning and Zoning Commission (1998-2005; Chairman from 2001-2005).
In 2005, Johnson was appointed to the City Council, served as Mayor Pro Tem (2012-2014); and was elected Mayor in 2014.
Regionally, Johnson currently serves as the Second Vice President of Texas Municipal League (TML) Region 8, Immediate Past Chair of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition Executive Board, Chair of the Tarrant County Mayors' Council, Vice Chair of the Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership (SETT), and on the boards of the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition and Tarrant County 9-1-1 District .
Nationally, he serves on several National League of Cities (NLC) committees including the Council on Youth, Education and Families, the Small Cities Council, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) Committee.
Past service includes the TML Legislative Committee and the NLC Community and Economic Development Committee.
In 2009, Johnson took a one-year, paid sabbatical to explore Kennedale’s transportation, development, and growth issues and was also part of the “Imagine Kennedale 2015” planning committee that developed TownCenter Plaza. In 2009, he was named Kennedale Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Representative of the Year.
Professionally, Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Government and History and Chair of Social Science Department at Tarrant County College South Campus; and also teaches part-time at Dallas County Community College. He holds a bachelor’s in political science and a master’s in international relations from the University of Central Oklahoma.
-