Item 7A & 7B - PresentationCITY VF
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April 15, 2025
Item 7A & 713: Ordinance No. 1290 and Ordinance No. 1291, 1st
Reading, appointing Kara Carreras and Lindsay Kinzie as the
Associate Judges of the Municipal Court of Record
REQUESTED ACTION
Item 7A: Ordinance No. 1290, 1st Reading, appointing Kara Carreras
as the Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record and
authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with the
Associate Municipal Judge.
Item 713: Ordinance No. 1291, 1 st Reading, appointing Lindsay
Kinzie as the Associate Judge of the Municipal Court of Record and
authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with the
Associate Municipal Judge.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
The mission of the City of Southlake is to provide municipal services that support
the highest quality of life for our residents, a supportive environment for local
businesses, and unique and special experiences for visitors.
F1 Safeguarding the
public trust through
a commitment to
thoughtful planning and
responsible, conservative
financial management.
F2 Investing to provide &
maintain high quality
public assets.
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Achieving strong
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partners to implement
service solutions
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Defining and managing
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City values and promotes
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Charter Requirements
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ASSOCIATE JUDGES
KARA CARRERAS
Licensed in 2002
Experience:
• Current Associate Judge for Southlake
• ADA for Rockwall County
• Criminal Defense Attorney
• Partner/Owner
LINDSAY KINZIE
Licensed in 2008
Experience:
• Current Associate Judge for Southlake
• ADA for Tarrant County
• Criminal Defense Attorney
• General Counsel
ORDINANCE NOs. 1290 & 1291
Appoints Kara Carreras &
Lindsay Kinzie as Associate
Judges through April 30, 2027.
Authorizes Mayor to execute
the Employment Agreements.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Questions?
Stacey Black (817) 748-8063