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Faron Young, Mayor
Term expires: November 2026
mayor@wstx.us
A lifelong White Settlement resident, Faron has spent several decades as a dedicated volunteer and public servant. Before running for Mayor, he was an active member of the City’s Citizen on Patrol program and served on multiple City boards. He was also a crossing guard, making sure the children of the community made it to and from school safely each day. Since becoming Mayor in 2023, Faron has dedicated his time and energy to even more causes and programs, becoming a constant presence at community cleanup events, local charitable causes, area governmental functions, and countless more. He’s quickly become known as an approachable Mayor who always takes time to visit with members of the community. Faron speaks at local schools about the role of local government and the importance of being civic minded and in 2024 he worked to establish the White Settlement White Cane Walk, an event to raise awareness about the challenges that the visually impaired face in their day to day travels.
Amber Munoz, Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3
Term expires: November 2028
place3@wstx.us
During her eighteen years as a resident of the City of White Settlement, Amber has poured her time and energy into the community. She ran a local day care for many years and served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, a trained volunteer appointed by a judge to advocate for a child in the child protective system. Amber has been on the City Council for six years and served as Mayor when the sitting Mayor passed away while in office, showing grace and strength as she shepherded the City through that difficult period. At each City Council meeting, Amber works with the local Animal Shelter to bring an animal to the meeting for an adoption spotlight. In addition to her City Council and Mayor Pro-Tem duties, she also serves on the Holiday Parade Planning Committee and helps plan and run the City’s major holiday events. Amber is currently studying for her Bachelor of communications and public relations and she has a daughter that is attending college in New York.
Aaron James, Place 1
Term expires: November 2026
place1@wstx.us
As a second-generation stonemason, Aaron established AMJ Masonry in 2008, where he blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to create enduring structures. His deep roots in White Settlement, where he and his wife have lived since 2002, have allowed him to raise his family in a community he truly cherishes, with all his children having walked the halls of Brewer High School. Today, he also has the joy of being a proud grandpa. His commitment to community service has been a significant part of his journey. He dedicated several years as the director of the homeless ministry at his church, advocating for those in need and supporting them through tough times. For the past decade, he has served on the Parks and Recreation Board, working to keep shared spaces vibrant and welcoming. He is a member of the White Settlement Historical Society and engages actively in local legislation. Additionally, he serves as a precinct chair for the Tarrant County GOP, where he strives to make impactful changes in the political landscape. Outside of his professional life and community efforts, he enjoys reading about history, skiing, and biking along scenic paths. For him, life is about balancing hard work with leisure, and he cherishes each moment. Aaron is committed to making the city a place where affordability, business growth, and community converge. By focusing on essential elements, he aims to create an environment that allows families to prosper and everyone to feel at home.
Alan Price, Place 2
Term expires: November 2028
place2@wstx.us
Alan served in the United States Military and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Since then, he spent several decades in the entertainment industry, working to bring entertainment venues to the area. He’s also worked as an MC for events like holiday dances, car shows, and other community gatherings. For the past twenty years, he’s operated Alan’s Golden Oldies, a daily radio show that reaches listeners worldwide through its internet broadcast. With a focus on oldie’s music and through interviews with the stars who wrote and performed it, Alan works to keep the spirit of that era alive and well today. Alan served on the City Council earlier in his life, serving on multiple City boards after that before being elected to City Council once again in 2022. He’s a constant presence in the community, attending nearly every City event or community gathering that takes place in White Settlement. Alan is also a strong advocate for the local Animal Shelter and helps promote the City’s water park via commercials on his radio show.
William Wright, Place 4
Term expires: November 2027
place4@wstx.us
A 1993 graduate of Brewer High School, William has lived in and around White Settlement his whole life. He works as an Architectural Planning Lead for Facilitech at Lockheed. William volunteers at the White Settlement VFW, putting his skills making food to use for various charity fundraisers throughout the year. One of his focuses as a member of the City Council has been to bring more businesses and restaurants to the City. By working diligently to connect potential businesses to great available locations he hopes to continue to make an impact on the City’s economic development. He stays engaged with the community and is a great source of information to the residents. William has been married for 27 years and has two children, both grown and married. He has one grandchild with another on the way.
Kandace Espinosa, Place 5
Term expires: November 2027
place5@wstx.us
The youngest member of the White Settlement City Council, Kandace brings a fresh voice and a servant minded approach to the Council. Always willing to donate her time and energy to local causes, Kandace spends many weekends and evenings giving back to the community. She works alongside The Freedom Center at their large-scale food giveaway events, helping to provide food for hundreds of families that are in need. She’s also actively engaged with the White Settlement Independent School District, volunteering at local elementary schools assisting administrators with various tasks. She also helps local homeschool communities plan and put on gatherings. Kandace is a member of L.A.M.A. Fort Worth (Latin American Motorcycle Association), an association that specializes in bringing together motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world while sponsoring a local non profit, Tarrant County Hispanic Angels, that assists families that have children with special needs or those who have cancer. Kandace is also involved with the White Settlement Plant Stand, a take-a-plant, leave-a-plant stand, acting as a host location for the organization. As a mother of five, Kandace looks to use her time on Council to make White Settlement a brighter, safer community where her young family and all other families can grow and flourish.
How Our Council Works
The City of White Settlement is governed by the City Council - City Manager form of government. The City Council is established under the City Charter of the City of White Settlement and has certain prescribed responsibilities. The City Council sets general policies in compliance with the City Charter and gives direction and guidance to the City Manager who implements those policies. Included are final budget approval for each fiscal year and approval of all city ordinances and resolutions. The City Council members represent all the citizens of White Settlement and strive to make decisions that will support the good of the community.
Membership
The members of the City Council of the City of White Settlement, which includes 5 council members and a mayor, are the only elected officers of the city. The council members are elected at large and serve a three-year term. The City Council has powers outlined in the City Charter and granted to Home Rule Cities by the Constitution and the Laws of the State of Texas.
Public Meeting Attendance
Citizens are encouraged to attend City Council meetings and to participate in their local government.
Meetings
- 6:30 p.m.
- Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month
- City Hall
214 Meadow Park Drive
White Settlement, TX 76108
Please note: The City Council meeting schedule may change at times due to holidays, events, or other circumstances. View the Agendas and Minutes link below for most up to date information.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Contact Elected Officials
This form sends your message directly to the Council Member(s) you select. It is intended for general comments or questions, not for public records requests.
The City Council values citizen participation and welcomes input on both agenda and non-agenda items. To speak on an agenda item, please submit the above form (formerly the Speaker Request Form) to the City Secretary before the meeting starts. The mayor will call on speakers at the appropriate time. To speak on a non-agenda item, submit the above form by emailing the completed form to the City Secretary (aarnold@wstx.us) by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. Each speaker will have three (3) minutes to address the Council and should state their name for the record before speaking. The selected topic must be specific, and speakers are required to stay on the topic they submitted. Please ensure all required information is provided, as incomplete forms cannot be recognized. Your input is truly appreciated, and we look forward to hearing from you!