Safe Neighborhoods
Keeping Arlington's crime rate low and our communities secure so every family can thrive.
Melody Fowler by the numbers
25
+
Years Calling Arlington Home
38
Years as an Educator
8
yrs
On the AISD Board of Trustees
8
+
Civic Boards & Organizations
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The Difference It Makes
Why Experience Matters
Real service is built over years, not announced overnight.
Real service means…
Sitting through every long meeting, even the boring ones.
Reading the budget line by line.
Showing up for the same neighbors year after year.
Casting hard votes and owning the outcome.
Building coalitions across schools, charities, and faith communities.
Mentoring students and supporting families through real struggles.
Proven leadership requires…
The patience to govern, not just to speak.
The discipline to understand where every dollar goes.
The trust that's only earned over time.
The courage to be accountable, not just visible.
The relationships that turn ideas into results.
The empathy that comes from doing the work, not watching it.
Arlington deserves a leader who has already done the work this office requires.
Melody has.
District 8
May 2026 City Council
About Melody
Melody Fowler Announces Campaign for Arlington City Council
Longtime Arlington resident, educator, and current Arlington ISD Board of Trustees member Melody Fowler today announced she will run for the Arlington City Council seat in District 8, the position currently held by Council Member Barbara Odom-Wesley, who has announced her retirement at the end of her term.
A 38-year educator, Fowler currently serves as Director of Student Support, Programs, and Services and Professor at Arlington Baptist University. She has represented Arlington ISD Place 2 on the school board for eight years, including serving as board president and secretary. In 2025, she completed the additional year-long training required to be named a Master Trustee by the Texas Association of School Boards (Class of 2025).
On the AISD Board, Melody has served on the Audit, Finance, Academic, Community Relations, and Governmental Committees. As board president, she helped craft the district's budget and led the Board through challenging times for schools.
Melody serves on the boards of Arlington Charities, the AISD Education Foundation, and as Vice-Chair of the Mayor's Education Coalition. She is a past board member of Arlington Life Shelter, Open Arms Clinic, and MPAC Arlington. She has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Arlington for eight years and is a member of First Baptist Church Arlington.
"I am running for City Council to keep the city economically strong and efficient with taxpayers' dollars. I will focus my efforts on keeping Arlington's crime rate low, creating excellent jobs, and attracting new businesses, so that Arlington residents can pay lower property taxes."
— Melody Fowler
Melody has called Arlington home for 25 years. She and her husband, Larry, have been married for 30 years and are the proud parents of their son, Brennan, age 26.
Community First
Unmatched Record of Service
- The Rotary Club of Arlington
- Arlington Charities
- Nehemiah Build Foundation
- Mayor's Education Coalition, Vice-Chair
- AISD Education Foundation
- Open Arms Health Clinic
- Arlington Life Shelter
- Women Inspiring Philanthropy
Experience You Can Count
Proven Results for Arlington
Service you can count — literally.
8
Years of AISD Governance
Continuous service as Board Trustee, including as Board President and Secretary.
5
Board Committees Served
Audit, Finance, Academic, Community Relations, and Governmental Committees.
38
Years as an Educator
A career in education spanning generations of Arlington students and families.
8+
Civic Boards Served
Active service across charities, education, healthcare, housing, and faith communities.
Master Trustee — TASB Class of 2025
Earned the highest level of trustee credential through additional year-long training by the Texas Association of School Boards.
Her Platform
Melody's Priorities
Strong Local Economy & Excellent Jobs
Attracting new businesses and creating excellent jobs so Arlington stays economically strong.
Responsible Budgeting & Low Taxes
Efficient spending and fiscal discipline so Arlington residents pay lower property taxes.
Improve Infrastructure
Investing in roads, utilities, and public spaces to keep Arlington moving forward for generations.
Arlington Police Association
Strong Leadership Matters
for Public Safety
The Arlington Police Association is proud to endorse Melody Fowler for City Council, District 8.
APA-Endorsed Slate — May 2026
- Melody Fowler — City Council, District 8
- Jim Ross — For Arlington Mayor
- Nikkie Hunter — City Council, District 3
- Tom Ware — City Council, District 4
- Rebecca Boxall — City Council, District 5
"I am grateful for Council Member Odom's years of leadership and service to the city, and I look forward to building on that foundation to keep Arlington moving forward."
— Melody Fowler, Candidate for Arlington City Council District 8
Arlington deserves experience that shows up.
Melody Fowler has served this city for 25 years — in classrooms, on boards, in budgets, and at the kitchen tables of neighbors who needed help. Help send that experience to City Council, District 8.