Wichita Falls City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
David Coleman
Candidate for City Council District 3
David Coleman is running for Wichita Falls City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Cathy Dodson.
Last day to register to vote · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired US Navy commander and former assistant city manager of College Station. He chairs the two nonprofits that run the annual Hotter’N Hell Hundred.
- Campaign website
- colemanfordistrict3.com
Where David Coleman stands: positions on the record
Water supply1 sourced position
Supports continuing Lake Ringgold engineering and permitting while also evaluating other water sources, including buying water from Oklahoma.
“David believes the city should continue pursuing multiple solutions rather than relying on a single option.”
Own statementDavid Coleman for City Council District 3 (campaign site)
Property taxes1 sourced position
Would use revenue from new commercial development to reduce what residents pay in city property taxes.
“he would advocate for using that growth to reduce the amount residents pay in City property taxes”
Own statementDavid Coleman for City Council District 3 (campaign site)
Core services1 sourced position
Said maintaining core infrastructure and essential services should be the top priority before other initiatives.
“We need to make sure that those fundamental core services are being done effectively and efficiently.”
Own statementKAUZ News Channel 6 · Jul 14, 2026
Public safety1 sourced position
Said core services are the city's most important job and public safety comes first.
“Our most important job as a city is core services”
Own statementKFDX · Jun 16, 2026
Transparency1 sourced position
Proposes an online Electronic Town Hall where residents could review information on upcoming City Council decisions.
Own statementDavid Coleman for City Council District 3 (campaign site)
Economic development1 sourced position
Says new development should not create unreasonable utility demands or unnecessary traffic, noise or lighting impacts for nearby neighborhoods.
Own statementDavid Coleman for City Council District 3 (campaign site)
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