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 & SpendingDallas Council Members Debate Personnel Needs of City’s New Inspector General’s Office
Hayden SparksSeptember 13, 2022
The city council created an inspector general’s office to investigate accusations of misconduct by city employees and officials.
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.
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.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsCouncilwoman Says Dallas Should ‘Wean People off Their Addiction to Calling the Police’
Hayden SparksJanuary 11, 2021
Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold made the remark during a public safety committee briefing in which the Dallas Police Department answered for last week’s memo leak.
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.