Age as of election day:
31
Years as an Arlington resident:
20 years.
Campaign Website:
https://sites.google.com/view/hunter-crow-for-mayor-2026/home
Email:
hwc1995@proton.me
Best way for voters to contact:
Online.
Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony?:
No.
Have you ever declared bankruptcy before?
No.
Have you held elected office before? If yes, please list along with the start and end dates of your time in that office along with any accomplishments while in office you’d like voters to know about:
I ran unopposed for the Tarrant County Democratic party Precinct chair #2425 position. I did not receive a contestant and, therefore, not listed on the March 3, 2026 Primary Ballot. As the incumbent Precinct Chair, I will automatically continue in this position through June 2028. I was appointed by the Tarrant county democratic party county executive committee to this position back on Jun 29, 2025 to fill a vacancy on the county executive committee in my precinct.
Have you run for office before and not been elected? If yes, please list the races:
Tarrant County College District 7 (2019), (2025). Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees (2017),(2018) (2023), Arlington City Council District 7 (2020), Texas Railroad Commission (2022), Texas State Board of Education District 11 (2024)
Have you been on any boards, commissions or held any appointed office? If yes, please list the position, start and end dates and any accomplishments while in that position you’d like to share with voters:
I previously served on the UT Arlington student service allocation fee committee. The student services fee committee was established to advise the University of Texas Arlington president in the budgeting for student services fees and to recommend the allocation of student services fees to best serve the needs of the largest number of students. These are department presentations to the student service fee committee.
I also have served on the UT Arlington campus dining committee and assisted with reviewing dining services, collect feedback, and recommend changes to campus food options.
I also held a seat on UT Arlington Parking Committee and helped with reviewing campus parking permit rates and policies . I have been consulted in budget decisions in those capacities.
I served on these committees from Fall 2023 to Spring 2025 academic terms as the UT Arlington Student Government association Representative. Apart from that currently appointed by the State of Texas as a Notary Public currently in my second term in office in that capacity.
Why are you running for Arlington mayor?
I’m running for Mayor because I believe in a city that works for everyone. To achieve that, we must address the backbone of our community: our aging infrastructure.
Infrastructure isn’t just about roads and pipes—it’s about safety, economic growth, and our quality of life. When our systems fail, we all pay the price, whether through costly emergency repairs, frustrating traffic delays, or compromised essential services. Why We Must Invest.
Reliable water/sewer systems: We need to update both our water and sewer mains and minimize wasteful leaks, costly disruptions. Every citizen deserves confidence when they turn on their tap and comfort of mind that waste water is being taken care of properly.
Safer and smoother roads: potholes and crumbling asphalt aren’t just an inconvenience, they are a threat to vehicle safety and a drag on our daily commute. Investing in smart road maintenance and traffic management will save us money in the long run and improve accessibility.
Investing in parks, trails, sidewalks: Our community need accessible, safe ways to move. We must prioritize building and repairing sidewalks to ensure safe routes for pedestrians, and expand our park facilities. These efforts improve health, increase accessibility for all ages, and boost community connection. This isn’t just spending; it’s smart investing in the next generation.
As your Mayor, I will champion a comprehensive, transparent plan to secure the funding needed and prioritize projects that deliver the greatest benefit to our community. Let’s stop patching problems and start building a foundation for sustainable growth and a higher quality of life.
Do you have any other experience or qualifications you believe make you best suited to be a city council member that you would like to share?
I would be an excellent mayor due to my unique combination of legal knowledge, research expertise, dedication to public service, and neutrality. They are trained to navigate complex legal information, manage public resources, and foster community education, making them well-equipped to handle the administrative and civic challenges of city governance. Here is why a law librarian would make an excellent mayor:
1. Expert Knowledge of Law and Policy Legal Research and Analysis: Due to my background and education from the University of North Texas Law Librarianship and Legal informatics program. I do consider myself an expert on legal issues. I know how to find, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances, which is crucial for drafting city policy and understanding legal liabilities.
Access to Justice Focus: Due to my background as a law librarian. I understand the importance of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and strive to bridge the “justice gap” by providing equitable access to information for all community members.
2. Expert Administrator and Manager Strategic Planning: Due to my background as a Law librarian. I am accustomed to managing complex collections, budgets, and, frequently, staff in academic or firm settings.
Information Management and Technology: I do consider myself proficient in utilizing high-level technology and AI tools for research, data management, and predictive analytics. I feel that this skillset is vital for modernizing municipal services and making data-driven decisions.
Master Puzzle Solvers: I excel at seeing the “big picture” of legal and operational systems, allowing them to connect disjointed departments and find efficient solutions.
3. Public Service and Community Focus Due to having this background in law librarianship. I will prioritize service to all constituents, rather than special interests. I will also bring a unique combination of neutrality and public service to the office of Arlington Texas Mayor. Due to my prior experience with serving a wide variety of patrons.
Civics Education: I am passionate about helping the public understand the legal system, which translates to a mayor who is transparent, informative, and engaged in civic education.
Customer Service Excellence: I am used to acting as a trusted guide to people navigating difficult, sometimes emotional legal situations, often receiving feedback that they are the most helpful person in the process.
4. Adaptable and Resilient Leader Adaptability: Based on my experience as a Law librarian. I must constantly adapt to changes in technology and legal resources, making them resilient to the rapid changes often faced in city management.
Confidentiality and Ethics: I also have operate under strict ethical standards and confidentiality, ensuring integrity in handling sensitive city, legal, and personnel matters. In essence, my background as law librarian brings the precision of a legal professional, the organization of a manager, and the heart of a community servant to the role of mayor.
I am current graduate student at the University of North Texas pursuing my Master of Science in Library Science with Concentration in Law Librarianship in addition to a Health Information Graduate Academic Certificate.
I also hold a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History with cum laude honors from the University of Texas Arlington including an undergraduate Certificate in Medical Humanities. I feel that my education makes me qualified for Mayor.
What are the top three issues facing the city, and how would you seek to address them?
Top Three Issues in Arlington: Budget Shortfall and Financial Stability: The city is managing a projected $25 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2026. This gap stems from slowing sales tax growth, property tax valuation protests, and the impact of the senior tax freeze. Increasing Property Taxes and Utility Fees: To address the deficit, the Arlington City Council raised the property tax rate by 3 cents and implemented double-digit percentage increases for water, sewer, and garbage fees. Maintaining Essential Services: The city has considered or implemented cuts to balance the budget, including eliminating dozens of vacant positions and reducing hours for public services like animal shelters and the City’s Action Center. I would address these challenges with the following priorities:
Direct Community Engagement: Crow advocates for increasing the number of town halls and public forums to ensure city leadership is more in touch with the residents’ needs before making major budget or tax decisions.
Addressing the Affordability Crisis: His platform focuses on solving the affordability crisis by prioritizing “better jobs and pay” and helping residents build a financial cushion against rising local costs.
Fiscal Accountability and Waste Reduction: I will push on cutting “wasteful spending” and eliminating corruption to ensure that existing funds are used effectively for public safety and education rather than corporate interests.
Strengthening Social Services: I would emphasize improving the “resilience of the community” by addressing housing and food insecurities and ensuring that public services—such as libraries and parks—remain fully accessible and well-funded.
Should Arlington seek to adopt AI in transportation (i.e. autonomous vehicles)? Please explain your opinion:
I would not be opposed to using AI in transportation so long as precautionary measures are in place to ensure the safety of passengers in the event of technology fail.
Should Arlington incorporate AI in other areas, including if that implementation could result in lost jobs for human workers?
AI is currently being integrated into government operations, shifting from simple automation to supporting complex decision-making and mission-critical tasks. While total replacement of elected officials is not underway, AI is fundamentally reshaping how government work is conducted.
I suspect that AI will eventually be used on a more larger scale in the future. However we are not yet at the point were they can replace human workers completely but one day it could happen. I could see it being used in the area of Fraud and Threat Detection by using machine learning to identify irregularities in city financial transactions.
I think that might be a really good possibility to pursue but the city should still be required to have the human element when dealing with identify irregularities in city financial transactions just in case the AI is wrong.
City leaders said changes at the Tarrant Appraisal District led to financial woes in the city during budget planning last year. How do you think the $25 million budget gap was managed, and would you have sought to do anything differently?
I would likely have approached this situation by prioritizing to the budget gap with a focus on government transparency, expanded social services, and environmental equity. I would frame the $25 million gap as a symptom of a city government that prioritizes large-scale development (like the Entertainment District) over the needs of everyday residents.
I would oppose cutting basic municipal services like the Animal Shelter or reducing park maintenance. He often argues that these cuts disproportionately affect marginalized communities. I argue that even in a deficit, the city should invest in sustainable, accessible public transit rather than just managing short-term property tax revenue.
I would likely respond to the TAD-led crisis by calling for greater public participation in the budget-making process, rather than decisions being handled primarily through city management and council-level restructuring.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been seeking partnerships with local police across the country. Would you support or oppose a partnership with ICE in Arlington? Please explain your answer.
We should not participate in civil enforcement actions,” even if federal funding were provided. we have limited resources and a desire to avoid entangling the Arlington Police Department in civil immigration law, which, I feel it should remain a federal responsibility.
We should instead push for a Humane Path to citizenship by creating legal frameworks that prioritize family unity, economic contribution, and human dignity over punitive enforcement. I think that sort of reform should be a top priority as opposed to keeping things as they are now that is my overall response to this question.
Arlington’s council voted last year to suspend anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in the city over concerns of losing federal grant funding. Do you support or oppose this decision? Please explain your answer.
I oppose the decision to suspend LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections. I also oppose any council’s decision to roll back protections guaranteed under the Civil Rights act of 1964 any such moves to invalidate this act should be condemned.
As mayor, how would you ensure all Arlington stakeholders feel represented by you?
To ensure all Arlington stakeholders feel represented, I would adopt a “listening tour” approach, conducting regular, accessible community meetings in various neighborhoods rather than just City Hall. I would utilize diverse, inclusive, and transparent communication methods—including online, social media, and in-person events—to gather feedback and foster a sense of belonging for all residents.
SEH +3 Key strategies to ensure representation include: Proactive Engagement: Actively seeking input through open houses, workshops, and pop-up events that meet residents where they are. Building Trust: Modeling transparent and civil discourse in public meetings to encourage respectful, productive dialogue.
Targeted Outreach: Using stakeholder mapping to ensure diverse voices—including underrepresented groups—are included in decision-making processes. Visible Leadership: Regularly engaging with community, business, and school leaders to understand and address their needs directly.
Accountability: Establishing clear, consistent channels for feedback and ensuring residents see how their input impacts city decision
Is there anything else voters should know about you?
I will be the youngest Mayor of Arlington in 75 years, which has not happened since Tom Vandergriff held this seat who was elected at age 25. I would be one of the youngest mayors in Arlington’s history, though not the absolute due to me being 31 years of age. Unlike most Arlington mayors who were business owners, attorneys, or prominent retailers.
I do not fall into category at all due to my background being in Law Librarianship and Legal Informatics would be a unique professional fit for Arlington Mayor, emphasizing information governance and public accessibility rather than the traditional corporate or courtroom focus. I also feel that my unique background aligns with the city’s increasing focus on technology and data-driven governance.
I hope to earn your vote in the election and support middle class families. I think now is the time more than ever for a new generation of leaders to represent the City of Arlington in particular youth such as myself.
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