IssuesLocal NewsDallas Mayor Eric Johnson Unopposed in May Council Elections
Hayden SparksMarch 1, 2023
While former congressional candidate Jrmar Jefferson filed to run, the city secretary indicated he is not a qualified contender.
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IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingWith His Job in Peril, Dallas City Manager Agrees to Address 911 Call Center Wait Times, Permitting Process
Hayden SparksJune 27, 2022
Earlier this month, the Dallas City Council was slated to consider firing the city manager after complaints from several council members.
IssuesLocal NewsDallas City Council to Consider Firing City Manager T.C. Broadnax
Hayden SparksJune 14, 2022
The city manager defended his record as members of the Dallas City Council are calling on him to be terminated.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas City Council Proceeds With Proposed $2 Billion Convention Center Revamp, Possible Tax Increase
Hayden SparksFebruary 9, 2022
Among other problems, the city council said the current convention center “[lacks] an authentic urban experience.”
Elections 2021IssuesLocal NewsPaul Ridley Defeats Dallas Councilman David Blewett, Police Association Endorsed Candidates Lose Runoffs
Hayden SparksJune 8, 2021
In total, four incumbents are departing the Dallas City Council. Three reached their term limit and David Blewett lost to Paul Ridley.
Elections 2021Local NewsPolice Association-Backed Candidates Make Runoffs in Open Dallas Council Races, Most Incumbents Reelected
Hayden SparksMay 4, 2021
Only 10 percent of registered voters in Dallas County turned out to vote on Election Day. Neighboring Tarrant County saw 13 percent turnout.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas Budget Passes After Failed Effort to Restore Police Overtime Funding
Hayden SparksSeptember 24, 2020
The city council ultimately cut $7 million from the Dallas Police Department’s overtime budget.
Consideration of the city's police funding will be delayed until August after the Dallas City Council overwhelmingly opted to postpone the vote.
Local NewsDallas City Council Rejects 8 Percent Property Tax Increase After Public Outcry
Hayden SparksMay 28, 2020
By a vote of 11-3, the Dallas City Council rejected a resolution that would have authorized the possibility of an eight percent property tax increase without voter approval.