Arlington is home.
The challenges of the last year have led the people of Arlington to think hard about many things. Events have caused us to change the way we work, the way we interact with people, and to adapt in many other ways. But some things — things that make Arlington our home —have not changed. We still want safe neighborhoods, lower property taxes, and a city that listens and responds to the people whose hard-earned money funds it. I have devoted myself to being YOUR voice at City Hall for the last two years, making Arlington work for YOU, and I am committed to continuing that work if re-elected. My cell phone number is 817.366.8810.
Lower Taxes
I promised to work to lower your property taxes, and I am proud to have voted twice to lower our property tax rate. But I know more needs to be done. I will keep working to ensure the city supports local businesses and promotes the success of our city’s economic engines so I can vote again this year to lower that rate even more.
Support our police and reduce crime
The core function of city government is keeping our families and neighborhoods safe. I will keep working to ensure Arlington’s police are able to protect all of us even more effectively, and that they communicate closely with all our neighborhoods. Arlington police officers are among the finest in the country, and I will continue supporting them so they can work and serve you well every day.
Promote fiscal responsibility
As a life-long fiscal conservative, I will continue to advocate for a responsible city budget. I will continue treating the city’s budget as carefully as I do my family’s and law firm’s — I know it’s your money. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I worked with city staff to identify budget cutbacks the city could make as the economy slowed and sales tax revenue went down. This protected important city services, avoided additional pressure to raise property taxes, and positioned us to recover from this crisis.
support business recovery from pandemic and winter storm
The City must do everything in its power to assist businesses of all sizes in re-opening and recovering from the pandemic and winter storm — this includes fast-tracking permits, ensuring regulations are friendly to re-opening safely, enhancing city services that allow businesses to operate, and acting as a resource for, and not a barrier to, business. More and better business activity reduces tax pressure on you.
Get back to the basics
Arlington’s big projects get the headlines and generate money to benefit us all, but my priority is working on basic services for tax-paying residents. My work at city hall focuses on supporting you every day in your home- repairing potholes, rebuilding and repairing streets, addressing neighborhood concerns, strengthening our water system, and fixing flooding problems. I’m proud to have worked with city staff to create the City’s first comprehensive stormwater drainage plan — it may not get headlines, but it’s important work to protect Arlington residents. Since I was elected, Arlington has added nearly 5,000 jobs, repaired over 25,000 potholes, and worked on over 280,000 feet of city roads, but I know there is much more to be done. I ask for your vote and support so I can keep Arlington working for you.
An experienced leader committed to Arlington
Andrew’s Work History, Experience, and qualifications
Arlington City Councilman, District 4
2019-Present
Harrison Steck, P.C. Law Firm
Joined 2003, Partner since 2005
Former Assistant District Attorney
Tarrant County
Recognized as Texas Lawyer Rising Star by Thompson Reuters
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012
Recognized as Super Lawyer 2019 and 2020
Former Chair & Vice-Chair
Tarrant County Bar Construction Law Section
Certified Mediator
Commissioner - 2007-2011
Arlington Planning & Zoning Commission
Member – 2002-2003
Arlington Citizens Budget Review Committee
Member – Both 2014 & 2017
Arlington Citizens Bond Committee
Member - 2013-2014
Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Member - 2014
Arlington ISD Capital Needs Steering Committee
Former Member - 2008-2009
Arlington Chamber Board of Directors
Member - 2004 to present
Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Member – 2004 - Present
Government Relations/Public Policy Advisory Council
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Council
Past Vice-President
Arlington Education Foundation
Member - 1999-2007
Young Men for Arlington
Steering Committee Member & Legal Advisor - 2008
Murwick Area Neighborhood Association (MANA) Gas Drilling Negotiation Group
Member - 2001 to present
First United Methodist Church
Former President
First United Methodist Church
Seekers Sunday School Class
Member & Volunteer Incorporator - 2002-2003
Western Citizens Action Network of Arlington
Tutor & Volunteer Advisor - 2002-2003
HOPE Tutoring
Member - 2008-2011
YMCA Y-Princess Father-Daughter Program
Six Time Republican Delegate since 2000
Texas State GOP Convention
Past President & Officer
Arlington Republican Club
Past President & Board Member
Tarrant County Republican Assembly
Volunteered for numerous state and city campaigns