Voting for the May 3 City Council race is on the horizon with early voting starting next Tuesday, April 22.
Want to know more about the candidates? There are a couple of options available.
There will be a free Candidate’s Forum hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and moderated by The Dublin Citizen at 6 p.m. at The Station (815 N. Patrick) between Dairy Queen and First National Bank.
At the event questions will be asked by The Citizen and others can be submitted from the audience.
The Citizen is also publishing a free digital voters’ guide available Thursday, April 17 online at www. dublincitizen.com with all candidate profiles that have been published in the newspaper and voting information.
Early voting for the May 3 city council race is set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22-25 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 28 and April 29 at the Dublin Annex located at 219 S. Grafton Street in Dublin.
There are no other voting locations for this race.
The Dublin Citizen has been publishing question and answer information provided by all candidates for the May 3 Dublin City Council Race as they are received.
Three candidates have filed for Place 1: Bo Kabala, Patrick Salyer and Homi Limbuwala. (Bo’s profile was published in the March 20 edition, Patrick’s was published April 10.)
Homi Limbuwala, Place 1 city council candidate
My name is Homi Limbuwala, and I am running for the Place 1 seat on the Dublin City Council. My wife, Diane, and I have been happily married for over 26 years. We made Dublin our home back in 2008 to be close to family. We feel incredibly blessed to live in the beautiful Texas countryside here in Erath County. Before settling in Dublin, we primarily lived in India and the DFW area for many years.
That chapter gave me valuable experience, but it’s here in Dublin that we truly found our home.
Question: Background/ education/family info?
Homi: My wife, Diane, and I have called Dublin home for over 17 years. We deeply appreciate the peace and natural beauty of the Texas countryside and the unique charm that makes Dublin so special. I came to the US in 1990 for pilot training and became a U.S. citizen in 2010, a milestone I’m incredibly proud of. I have a Master’s degree in Labor Management (and Industrial Relations), with a background in aeronautical engineering and computer science. I lead international business development for an RFID firm, building global relationships and speaking at conferences worldwide.
Question: What is your occupation? Are there skills involved in the work that will help in serving on city council?
Homi: Having a diverse background in Management, combined with a solid foundation in Engineering, which provides me with a wellrounded skill set. These experiences have honed my skills in strategic planning, problemsolving, and effective communication. I’ve learned how to navigate complex challenges, work with diverse teams, and focus on results. I am deeply committed to collaborating with the Mayor and City Council members to guide Dublin’s growth into a thoughtfully planned, thriving community that benefits all residents.
Question: What made you decide to run for the board?
Homi: We all share a common goal: to make Dublin a great place to live. I’ve considered running for Dublin City Council for some time, but the decision became clear last year when we learned that a developer plans to build a 79-unit trailer park right next to my house on East Harris Street. Affordable housing is essential for a growing city like Dublin—but location matters. As the saying goes: “Location, Location, Location.” We must find more appropriate sites for largescale developments— ones that don’t compromise safety or overwhelm already strained city infrastructure.
Question: In your opinion, what is something that needs to be changed?
Homi: Community Notification & Involvement Must Be a Priority: We must ensure residents are properly informed about upcoming projects—especially those with broad, lasting impacts. Clear and proactive communication is essential. This means expanding outreach: sharing consistent updates on official and social media platforms, scaling communication efforts to match each project’s scope, and actively encouraging public participation by inviting residents to voice their concerns. Decisions should reflect more than the views of elected officials—they must be guided by the needs and priorities of the people who live here. Our residents know what they need, and they deserve to be heard.
Question: What are some of your goals if elected?
Homi: I’m just an ordinary Dublin citizen who doesn’t know much about politics and has a lot to learn from our city officials—but like many others, I care deeply about our city’s future. To build a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable Dublin, we must work together— city leaders and, most importantly, the citizens. We need to address key challenges like housing, infrastructure, and economic growth. With a clear, transparent, and innovative plan, we can shape a future that reflects the hopes of all who call Dublin home—while preserving the smalltown charm that makes our city so special.
Place 3 currently held by Darren Turley is unopposed.
Place 5 incumbent Sammy Moore is facing off against challenger Dalton Harris. (Those profiles were published in the April 10 edition).