| Job description | Presiding officer of the City Council, the city’s governing body. Term is two years. |
| Duties | Represents city at official functions Enacts city laws and ordinances Determines city policies Adopts city budget Appoints city manager to administer city government |
| Annual salary | Paid unknown amount for Council meetings attended; reimbursed for official city expenses. For more details, contact the Kennedale City Secretary at 817-985-2104 or email lgalloway@cityofkennedale.com. |
| Meetings | Monthly council meetings; special meetings called as needed. |
Who’s Running?
| Brian Johnson (incumbent) | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennedalemayor/ Email: brianpjohnson@prodigy.net |
| Jerrick “JD” Drayden | Phone: 817-991-5757 |
Recent News Articles
- “Kennedale Mayor Brian Johnson Engages with KABO in Weekly Q&A” 24-7 Press Release (April 16, 2020) https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/470205/kennedale-mayor-brian-johnson-engages-with-kabo-in-weekly-q-a
- “Is the City of Kennedale, TX Going to Lose an $800,000 Federal Grant Due to Lack of Cash?” 24-7 Press Release (March 7, 2020) https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/470203/is-the-city-of-kennedale-tx-going-to-lose-an-800000-federal-grant-due-to-lack-of-cash
- “Annexation – What is the Price?” Kennedale News (August 30, 2020) https://kennedalenews.com/local/annexation-what-is-the-price/
- “Councilman Chris Pugh’s Letter to Kennedale – Budget Crisis” Kennedale News (August 21, 2020) https://kennedalenews.com/local/local-news/councilman-chris-pughs-letter-to-kennedale-budget-crisis/