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Jeff Bass
Image of Jeff Bass
Garland City Council District 1
Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

4

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

May 4, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
Dallas, Texas
Profession
Business owner
Contact

Jeff Bass is a member of the Garland City Council in Texas, representing District 1. He assumed office on May 11, 2021. His current term ends in 2026.

Bass ran for re-election to the Garland City Council to represent District 1 in Texas. He won in the general election on May 4, 2024.

Biography

Bass was born in Dallas, Texas. He attended Brookhaven College and the University of Texas at Dallas. His career experience includes owning two restaurants and a catering company.[1]

Bass has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1][2][3]

  • Garland Chamber of Commerce, board member (2017-2020)
  • Garland Economic Development Steering Committee, board member (2018 - present)
  • Garland Habitat for Humanity, board member (2016-2017)
  • Garland Citizens Fire Club, board member (2018 - present)
  • Leadership Garland - Garland Chamber of Commerce, graduate (2015)
  • Leadership Garland Steering Committee, chair (2016 - present)
  • Leadership Garland Alumni Committee, chair (2016 - present)
  • Carter Bloodcare Volunteer Drive Coordinator

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Garland, Texas (2024)

General election

General election for Garland City Council District 1

Incumbent Jeff Bass won election in the general election for Garland City Council District 1 on May 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jeff Bass
Jeff Bass (Nonpartisan)
 
100.0
 
440

Total votes: 440
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bass in this election.

2022

See also: City elections in Garland, Texas (2022)

General election

The general election was canceled. Jeff Bass (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

2021

See also: City elections in Garland, Texas (2021)

General election

Special general election for Garland City Council District 1

Jeff Bass defeated Angie Whitney and John Grimley in the special general election for Garland City Council District 1 on May 1, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jeff Bass
Jeff Bass (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
74.1
 
1,158
Angie Whitney (Nonpartisan)
 
20.2
 
315
John Grimley (Nonpartisan)
 
5.8
 
90

Total votes: 1,563
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Jeff Bass did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Candidate Connection

Jeff Bass completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bass' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am running for City Council because I want Garland to be a place where people want to work, play, and live. As a Garland resident, Garland small business owner, and volunteer I have become involved in many leadership roles making a difference in countless lives. I look forward to bringing my passion for leadership to our City Council.

Garland is a great city with a lot to offer and I have witnessed this through my involvement with the chamber, city, school district, first responders, and volunteering. I want everyone to be as proud of Garland as I am. I want a Garland that has amenities to offer its citizens, and attracts people to visit Garland, and attracts people to move to Garland.

Although I am running for District 1 Council seat, I am looking to the future for all of Garland. What happens in other Districts affects District 1 as well. Everything starts with Garland's success.
  • Keep Garland moving toward the future ($423 million bond progress)

  • Keep Garland safe (well-funded, well trained first responders)
  • Attract visitors and new residents (protect our northern gateway through prudent development of the 190 corridor)
The area of public policy that I am most passionate about is budget. As a business owner, I understand that we cannot spend more than we bring in and we must do the most good with what we have.
Your city council representative has the more effect on your day-to-day life than any other politician. Your city council affects the potholes on your street, the maintenance of public areas, your trash service, etc.
I look up to my mother who raised 4 children on her own with no formal education. She sacrificed and made sure we never went without. She taught me perseverance and responsibility.
When I was 6 years old, the Liberty Bell toured the nation. It came to our school and I got to touch it. The memory of being so close to such a historically significant artifact was not lost on my young mind. That helped to instill a sense of patriotism that I have today.
My first job was delivering newspapers from age 9-14. I delivered 3 different newspapers on the same route, thus increasing my efficiency.
I believe that to be on city council you do not necessarily need previous political or government experience. You do need to understand that you do not represent yourself; you represent your constituents and must do what is best for the citizens of Garland.
Skills that are helpful for a council representative include understanding government budgets, understanding the city charter, understanding Parliamentary procedure.

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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 11, 2021.
  2. Jeff Bass 2021 campaign website, "My Community Involvement," accessed March 24, 2021
  3. Bass' community involvement was current as of his 2021 campaign.

Political offices
Preceded by
Ricky McNeal
Garland City Council District 1
2021-Present
Succeeded by
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