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My Platform:

"Proven Leadership That Works For Everyone

 

Accolades:

-Voted Safest City in Texas, City Council of the Year

-Voted Best Mid-Sized City to Live In (Southwest USA)
-Voted Best City To Do Business In, Best Police and Fire/EMT
-Lowest Tax Rate in Modern History
-Highest Homestead Exemption in Modern History

 

Community Boards & Credentials: 

-Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Brd. Mbr.
-Former Chairman of Tarrant Co. Mayors Assoc.
-Chairman of Tarrant Co. Transportation Commission
-Brd. Mbr. Regional Transit Commission
-Arlington/Mansfield Salvation Army Brd. Mbr.

 

Unfinished Business 

-Raise Homestead Exemption Rate to 20% (State Max.)
-Continue to Invest in City While Lowering Taxes
-Meet the Needs of Improving Local Infrastructure 
-Continue to Revitalize Downtown
-Build Convention Center and Convention Ctr. Hotels
-Continue to Attract Sought After Businesses for Higher Wage Jobs
-Recruit COSCO, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods
-Complete New Stadium/New Town Square

A Proven Leader, A Stronger Mansfield

Pastor (Dr.) Michael Evans is recognized as a bridge builder, consensus maker, innovator, motivator, and leader. While he knows that he is still a work in progress, his achievements as Mayor make him the clear choice for re-election. Here’s why:

Revised City Vision and Principles

Mayor Evans led the effort to revise Mansfield’s Vision Statement and establish the Core Principles of Noteworthy Essentials: Organizational Excellence, Remarkable Experiences, “Together as One” principles, and a Healthy Economy. These principles guide decisions and the city's progress toward becoming a World Class Hometown.


Mansfield First Initiative

  • Initiated the “Mansfield First” program, prioritizing businesses owned by Mansfield residents, women, and minority entrepreneurs.

Public Safety Investments

  • Led the development of a new, state-of-the-art Public Safety Facility, not a retrofitted jail.

  • Secured better equipment and higher salaries for police officers and firefighters.

Community and Economic Development

  • Rezoned downtown to encourage development, re-imagined its future, and revived its vibrancy.

  • Revived The Shops at Broad and The Mansfield Sports Complex.

  • Approved a Cultural Arts District and a Cultural Arts Master Plan.


Veterans Memorial

  • Partnered with “The Mansfield Veterans” to establish a Veterans Memorial at Julian Fields Park.

Fiscal Responsibility

  • Maintained AAA bond ratings and earned accounting awards.

  • Paid down city debt early and reduced the tax burden.

  • Secured funding for road expansions, including Day Miar Rd. ($5.5M) and Dick Price Rd. ($1.5M), saving taxpayers 50%.

Infrastructure and Transportation

  • Increased street maintenance by nearly 70% over the past 4 years.

  • Introduced a pilot program for Mansfield Transit (Vans), offering mobility independence for seniors and adults with developmental differences.

Transparency and Inclusion

  • Launched construction dashboards and improved access for contractors, ensuring transparency and offering opportunity for ALL.

  • Conducted joint meetings with major boards and biannual Mansfield Community Table events.

  • Created new opportunities with the Youth Council and expanded the Internship Program.

Innovative Leadership

  • Reimagined the vision for Mansfield's Economic Development Outlook.

  • Facilitated the future Land Use Plan and promoted unity by meeting regularly with city boards and governmental leaders.

Promoting Unity and Vision

  • Facilitated visioning retreats to align goals across the city.

  • Championed the “Together as One” mindset, emphasizing collaboration over partisanship.

Cultural and Recreational Enhancements

  • Expanded parks and trails.

  • Supported the Wisteria Wall and a downtown Ferris wheel project.

  • Advocated for the Mansfield multigenerational recreation and health facility.

Election and Inspection Reforms

  • Passed Election Integrity Ordinances.

  • Improved the Inspection Department to address multifamily developments.

Under Mayor Evans’ leadership, Mansfield continues to thrive as a vibrant, fiscally responsible, and community-oriented city. He embodies the spirit of collaboration and progress, ensuring Mansfield remains strong and united.​ As John Quincy Adams said

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.”

 

Mayor Evans is that leader.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Police & Fire

Higher Salaries/Better equipment for police and fire department

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Public Safety 

New Public Safety facility

Prickly Grass

Land Use

Developed Future Land Use Plan 

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Bond Rating 

  Fitch Ratings affirmed Mansfield's AAA bond rating  

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Public Health 

A new healthcare alliance was formed with Texas Tech University

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City Financials

Finance department earned award of excellence from (TASBO)

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Downtown Mansfield 

Developed new image for 

 Downtown Area

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Zoning

Re-zoned downtown for development

Economy 

Re-imaged our economic development 

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Mobility Independence

Spearheaded a pilot program for mobility independence

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Bond Pay off 

With the help of the city staff, we have paid down city debt early

Taxes 

Lowered the tax rate & increased the homestead exemption rate

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CDBG Allocation

We worked to add sidewalks to previously underserved neighborhoods around town

MICHAEL'S MESSAGE

Thank you Mansfield!

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Dear Citizens of Mansfield,

I am truly grateful for your support. To every individual who stood by us, worked behind the scenes, and believed in our vision—thank you. A heartfelt thanks to my wife, my family, and my Bethlehem Church family for their unwavering encouragement. To every one of you who cast your vote, whether for me or another candidate, I deeply appreciate your participation in this democratic process.

We had outstanding candidates in the last mayoral race, and I want to acknowledge Brent Newsom, George Fassett, and Terry Moore. I look forward to working alongside them as we continue to move Mansfield forward. Mansfield is blessed with a dedicated community of individuals who work tirelessly for the good of our city. As I serve you, my priority is clear—you, the people of Mansfield, come first. My administration is committed to ensuring that your voices are heard and your concerns are addressed.

Congratulations to Juan Fresquez on joining the Mansfield City Council. I am eager to collaborate with the incredible leaders who serve on our council—Julie Short, Todd Tonore, Tamera Bounds, Larry Broseh, and Brent Newsom. Together, with City Manager Joe Smolinski and his team, we will work to make Mansfield even stronger. I also extend my gratitude to former Mayor David Cook for his outstanding leadership, and I look forward to working with him as our State Representative in District 96.  

Once again, thank you to the citizens of Mansfield, our dedicated team, and everyone who participated in this election. Your engagement in the democratic process is invaluable, and I am honored to serve as your mayor.  

With gratitude,


Mayor Michael Evans
City of Mansfield

  • Are you for more apartments?
    I want to press for the construction of townhomes and neighborhoods with different lot sizes, that will help to promote the construction of homes at varied price points, making homes easier to purchase.
  • What is your stand on property taxes? And what are you going to do about this problem?
    I think that property taxes are too high and in the midst of the present crisis the citizens should believe and know that their mayor is lobbying the county to adjust the rate lower. I believe that our voices matter when we stand united against such issues and we do that by speaking up and speaking out. The more we (city) work toward economic development the less of a tax burden the citizens should bear.
  • Are Mansfield Police Officers residents of Mansfield and if not, why?"
    Many of the Mansfield police officers say that they cannot afford to live in the city. A council person said that if you cannot afford a $300k house you need not live in Mansfield...That is unacceptable leadership. I hope to change that mentality as Mayor.
  • What do you think of the BLM organization? Do you denounce the lawless way they conduct themselves?
    I often say to people that you must not confuse the BLM organization with the personal statement: When I say “Black Lives Matter,” I am referring to my sons, myself and my fellow brothers and sisters who have been victimized, marginalized, mistreated, criminalized and oppressed in the past and even now in the present. I cannot speak to the tenets of the BLM organization because I have no affiliation. I am Black, a Christian, a husband, a veteran, a dad, a son and a servant.
  • Are you running as a republican or a democrat?
    I learned more than 30 years ago that I am only responsible and held accountable for my actions. A true servant is called to represent all stripes of people, whether they like you or not. These are the same qualities that I want to see in my elected officials, therefore I am called to do the same. I will be the Mayor of Mansfield, not to "Red" or "Blue" but "All." Furthermore, the Texas Secretary of State and the Mansfield City Charter state that a candidate for local office cannot run as a democrat or republican. For more information on this subject visit https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/laws/candidacy.shtml?fbclid=IwAR3PKpEoNzVORQPOgGqH8dMZlgozalDa8Us8025odAA3MAlCcv2CB2dD-Cs
  • Are you Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?
    I believe in “Life” and ultimately “Eternal Life."
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