Ryon Ray - City of Kennedale City Council Place 4

05/29/2026

Union Pacific - Train Stops Blocking Crossings:

We have all experienced it and some do on a weekly and or even daily basis. It’s not about inconvenience (although frustrating) as it is public safety. When trains stop on the tracks our emergency responders can not do their job. As the City administration continues to communicate with Union Pacific and work towards solutions that reduce the occurrences we must take steps to support our cause. Every call report into Union Pacific is recorded by the Federal Railroad Administration. Although there is no federal law on blocked crossings, these data points are invaluable to our effort to improve the ongoing situation that our city faces.

Please save the following number and crossing ID’s in your phone - and the next time you get stopped at the tracks, make that call! Every time!

05/26/2026

Dear Kennedale,

I have debated on how best to manage my social media presence and use thereof moving forward as a new member of our City Council. I personally want to communicate all at which is public, explain decisions, educate if needed and most importantly simply communicate current events and efforts so that collectively we are working together as a City and as a Community. As a council member there are limitations to this communication that I must follow and will.

As I got online today after a short break, there seems to be a lot of misinformation or simple misunderstandings being presented and published on different platforms that simply are not accurate. I’m not going to monitor all of this misinformation and subsequent strings (nor can I) but I will try to clarify when seen and needed when appropriate. I do truly guide everyone to direct any questions or concerns directly to the members of City Council rather than online.

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend with their families and that all of us remember the purpose of this day.

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05/14/2026

This evening I was honored by formally being sworn into my elected position of City Council Place 4 for the City of Kennedale - City Hall. I am humbled and challenged by the confidence so many of you have placed in my ability and my mission for creating visible progress for our City and our community. This is an awesome time for Kennedale, there is so much opportunity that surrounds us. I sincerely appreciate the support that has been shared and it is that support which drives my dedication and desire to deliver results. You all have done your part, it is now my turn to do mine.

We can be more and we will be more!

04/28/2026

We did it! We voted! Local elections are critical but often overlooked but everything you see or don’t see in your community is most often related to local government. Go VOTE!

Thank you to everyone who has or plans on participating in our local elections!

04/26/2026

Dear Community of Kennedale - Today’s event is a great example of lack of community involvement.

First, it is not a requirement to be involved and or participate in the MANY community volunteer events hosted each year. Each of you pay property taxes and by law that is your only responsibility. I am also not shaming anyone who does not participate in the many opportunities the city provides as it is perfectly acceptable to pay your taxes and not expect any other requirements.

However, I would like to CHALLENGE each member of our community to choose TWO annual events held by the city to participate in. What impact could that have if we each made that commitment? HUGE!

Today’s Trash Off event generated 14 volunteers including two high school student volunteers and two volunteers that could be considered currently physically limited and or handicap (one being myself).

We pride our City on our Community engagement - We must reflect that in our events.

We can always do better.

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

During the end of last years campaign I found the energy to create something that could unite vs. separate our community. Something that would exhibit pride. That came in the form of a t-shirt design. I’m sharing it now as it BEST summarizes my thoughts and experiences in the simplest form over the past 18 months on who we are, who we desire to be and ultimately what most of us will agree upon! We have so much opportunity as a city and community - and I truly feel that I have the professionalism, the business background, the dedication and the heart to support our community and create visible progress!

I humbly ask for your vote - GET EXCITED!!!

04/17/2026

10 minutes to make to your voice heard! Please vote for your candidate!

04/16/2026

Thank you Lori Richardson Glovier for your public endorsement. It is more powerful than any organizational endorsement when related to City Governance.

Thank you for all that you do for our community and setting the example we should all desire to follow when serving our great city!