Benbrook, TX, City Council

Dustin was born in Amarillo, TX. He earned a bachelor's degree in church ministry from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a master's degree in communications from the University of Texas at Arlington. He resides in Benbrook with his wife, Marisa, and their 2 children.

Dustin currently works as president and chief executive officer of Opportunity Resource Services, an educational nonprofit organization. He previously worked as an adjunct instructor and assistant director of TRIO Programs at Tarrant County College. 

Dustin Phillips is a city council member in Benbrook. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term.

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Promises to address city issues immediately.

Supports ensuring every classroom is resourced, teachers are encouraged, and students have the support they need for academic success.

Supports providing classrooms, teachers, and students with necessary resources.

Believes it is critical to protect "everyone's constitutional & civil rights."

- Promises to address city issues immediately.
- Supports providing classrooms, teachers, and students with necessary resources.
- Believes it is critical to protect "everyone's constitutional & civil rights."

Public Services

As of September 9, 2024, Dustin Phillips’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports small and family-owned local businesses.

Wants to protect home values, ensure quality services, and keep taxes low.

- Supports small and family-owned local businesses.
- Wants to protect home values, ensure quality services, and keep taxes low.

Housing & Urban Development

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Dustin Phillips

Dustin was born in Amarillo, TX. He earned a bachelor's degree in church ministry from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a master's degree in communications from the University of Texas at Arlington. Dustin resides in Benbrook with his wife, Marisa, and their 2 children.

Dustin Phillips currently serves on the City Council of Benbrook, Texas. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term.

Dustin Phillips was born and raised in Amarillo, TX, and relocated to the DFW area for college. Since 2009, he has been a resident of Benbrook, TX, where he lives with his family.

Dustin Phillips is the President & CEO of Opportunity Resource Services, a nonprofit organization he co-founded in 2010. He also serves on the Benbrook, TX, City Council, having been elected in 2018 and reelected in 2020 and 2022. Additionally, he is a member of the Texas Business Leadership Council and the Benbrook Chamber of Commerce.

Dustin Phillips was elected to the Benbrook, TX, City Council in 2018 and was reelected in 2020 and 2022. He is also a member of the Texas Business Leadership Council and the Benbrook Chamber of Commerce.

Supports public services and community resources, as evidenced by founding Opportunity Resource Services, a nonprofit organization that provides essential services and resources to the community.

Believes supporting and empowering families is essential to a healthy community.

Supports effective management of public services by overseeing Department of Education grants and AmeriCorps programs.

Believes that diverse professional roles enhance community and professional contributions.

Believes "honesty and integrity are the pillars of leadership."

Believes in the importance of financial prudence in managing public funds for services.

Believes local government should prioritize effectiveness and efficiency.

Believes in "creative ideas that lead to practical solutions" for improving public services.

Believes serving the Benbrook community is an honor and a fulfilling journey.

Supports actively shaping the future through deliberate actions and decisions.

Believes in providing comprehensive public services, including accessible healthcare, quality education, and efficient transportation systems, to enhance community well-being and economic development.

Supports community and professional development through membership in the Texas Business Leadership Council, which offers public policy research and recommendations.

Believes strong principles are crucial for individuals in positions of influence.

Believes in understanding global perspectives on public safety to enhance local policies.

Believes "no one should take life for granted, nor should we lose the ability to laugh when things don't go our way."

Believes in prioritizing civil liberty and human decency in public safety policies.

Believes in being a pragmatist and working towards solutions that may seem impossible at first, citing Nelson Mandela's quote, "It always seems impossible until it is done."

Believes in creating an "efficient & supportive government" to enhance public safety.

Served on the Benbrook City Council from 2018 to 2022.

Supports urban development in the DFW area.

Believes Texas offers "familiar and beloved comforts" that draw people back, suggesting a need to preserve its unique culture and environment amidst urban development.

Promises to support the city's culture and "fiscal prudence and responsibility."

Supports policies that maintain strong household incomes and home values.

Believes the city has "a very reasonable tax rate, given the level of services provided..."

Believes in finding "pragmatic and creative solutions" for housing issues.

Supports policies aimed at reducing poverty.

Believes in fiscal prudence and frugality.

Believes in maintaining professionalism and dedication in public service.

Supports enhancing local well-being through positive economic development.

Believes in maintaining affordable home values and taxes to support community stability and economic growth.

Does not address housing and urban development issues.

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