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DART hosts president/CEO meet & greet for the public on Saturday
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) invites residents to meet the candidates for the agency’s open president and CEO position on Saturday, July 11, from noon to 2 p.m.
DART did not release any candidate names or the number of candidates. The candidates’ names will not be released until after the ...
Key takeaway The candidates’ names will not be released until after the DART Board meeting on Friday, July 10.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The upcoming meet and greet event at DART headquarters offers Trophy Club residents a unique chance to influence the selection of the agency's new president and CEO. Given the recent tensions between DART and its member cities, including those in the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area, the choice of new leadership is crucial. The fact that Highland Park voted to leave DART after threatening to do so alongside Addison, Highland Park, and University Park, underscores the need for a CEO who can effectively represent the interests of all member cities, including those in Denton County. As DART moves forward with a revised leadership structure, Trophy Club residents should take advantage of this opportunity to provide feedback and express their concerns about public transportation in the area. By attending the event, they can help shape the future of DART and ensure that the new CEO prioritizes the needs of the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
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What is this story about? Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) invites residents to meet the candidates for the agency’s open president and CEO position on Saturday, July 11, from noon to 2 p.m.
DART did not release any candidate names or the number of candidates. The candidates’ names will not be released until after the ...
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