Dallas
Texas
Town Of Addison
Mission Statement:
Working together to provide and protect an enhanced quality of life for our community and each other through a balance of personalized service, uncompromising commitment, and individualized accountability.
History
The Town of Addison is located in an area once called Peters Colony. It was settled as early as 1846 when Preston Witt built a house on White Rock Creek. The area was not known as Addison until 1902. Addison was named after Addison Robertson, who served as the community's second postmaster from 1908-1916. In 1902, the first industry was introduced to Addison when a cotton gin was built on Addison Road, near the railroad, by the Pistole brothers. It became the Plano Cotton Oil Mill in 1904 and the Farmers Gin of Addison in 1919.
Addison was named after Addison Robertson, who served as the community's second postmaster from 1908-1916.
The City of Addison was incorporated on June 15, 1953, under an alder-manic form of government and was changed to the "Town of Addison" in 1982. Addison's first Mayor was M.W. Morris and the aldermen were Guy Dennis, Robert W. Wood, J.E. Julian, Jr., Dr. H.T. Nesbit and Seldon Knowles.
In 1975, an election to allow liquor by the drink served in town was a major attribute to the expansion of businesses and restaurants. All combined, Addison's restaurants and eating establishments can seat over 20,000 patrons at one time.
In 1978, the Town of Addison constructed its first town park, and by 1980 an aggressive beautification program was under way. Today, Addison's 118 acres of parks are some of the finest in Texas, each uniquely themed and beautifully landscaped.
During the late 1970's and early 1980's, Addison experienced explosive growth. Today, the business and daytime population typically reaches up to 100,000 a day.
Recent News
Town Of Addison Weekly Update - March 10, 2023
Council Updates Council Receives Quarterly Financial Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 Addison's financial policies require the publication of a financial report 60 days subsequent to the end of each fiscal quarter. The financial…
Read More »Town Of Addison Weekly Update - March 3, 2023
Council Updates Possession of a Removed Catalytic Converter Now a Misdemeanor in Addison Thefts of catalytic converters have been increasing nationwide, including in Addison. In 2021, the Addison Police Department received 107 reports of stolen…
Read More »Town Of Addison Addison Access - March 2023
National Cocktail Day Mixology is basically the chemistry of drinking. From shaken or stirred to the types of bitters and even shapes of ice, every element of a drink combines to make up the complex flavor of a really great cocktail. And let’s…
Read More »Town Of Addison Weekly Update - February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023 Council Updates 2023 Special Events Preview Interim Special Events Director Yesenia Saldivar gave the City Council a sneak preview of the 2023 Special Events at the February 13 Council meeting. As the start of the 2023…
Read More »Town Of Addison Weekly Update - February 17, 2023
Council Updates Addison Hosts Community Meeting to Discuss Housing and Redevelopment in Addison On Wednesday, February 15 at the Addison Conference Centre, residents were invited to attend a community meeting to discuss housing and redevelopment…
Read More »Town of Addison Weekly Update - February 10, 2023
Council Updates Community Meeting to Discuss Addison's Housing and Redevelopment Policy Scheduled for February 15 Meeting Details: In response to questions regarding the Town's approach to its housing and redevelopment policy by a group of…
Read More »Town of Addison Weekly Update - February 3, 2023
Council Updates Keller Springs Road Revitalization Project Update On October 12, 2022, Addison issued a Request for Proposals for the Keller Springs Road Revitalization Project. Proposal responses from two construction companies were opened on…
Read More »Town Of Addison Access - February 3, 2023
Save the Date: Addison Special Events Dates for 2023 June 2-3, 2023 Sample all that Addison has to offer at Taste Addison, the iconic festival that dates back to 1993. The best-in-DFW experience includes national music artists, top-notch Addison…
Read More »Town Of Addison Weekly Update - January 27, 2023
Public Works Update Public Works and Engineering Director Shannon Hicks gave Council an update on key operations, capital improvement projects, and bond projects for Fiscal Year 2023 at the January 24 City Council Meeting. Some of the highlights…
Read More »Town Of Addison Weekly Update - January 13, 2023
Council Updates Addison Offices Closed on January 16 for MLK Day Town offices, including the Athletic Club, will be closed on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. If you need to reach staff when offices are closed, please call the…
Read More »Town Of Addison Weekly Update - January 6, 2023
Council Updates Upcoming Public Hearings The following Public Hearings will take place at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 10 at the Addison TreeHouse. The meeting begins at 7:30pm, but work sessions are frequently held before the…
Read More »Town of Addison Weekly Update - December 30, 2022
Happy New Year! Town of Addison offices will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year's Day. If you need help when offices are closed, please call the non-emergency dispatch number at 972-450-7156. The Athletic Club will be closed…
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