The Honorable Carolyn King Arnold was first elected to the Dallas City Council in May 2015, besting several opponents to win the seat outright without a runoff, garnering 51% of the vote. The Honorable Carolyn King Arnold has resided in Dallas for more than 40 years and worked as an educator in the Bishop Dunne Catholic School and Dallas Independent School District School. In addition to teaching, she has also been actively engaged in the community fighting for civil rights, social equity and the pursuit of justice. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southeastern Oklahoma University, a Masters of Education from the University of North Texas and the Doctorate of Divinity from Grace International Seminary. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, her hands are full as she addresses several issues including: supporting local businesses, improving the quality of life for citizens, making the City safer; all while governing during a pandemic.
