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 & SpendingProposed Dallas Budget Includes More Police Funding, Increases Property Taxes by Estimated $132 Million
Hayden SparksAugust 19, 2022
City Manager T.C. Broadnax proposed nearly $100 million more for police than the funding level adopted after the 2020 protests against police violence.
Criminal JusticeHealthcareIssuesLocal NewsDallas Resolution Seeking to Protect Abortion Clears First Hurdle in City Council Committee
Hayden SparksAugust 3, 2022
Council members passed a resolution in committee to protect abortion access, but the city must still comply with state laws against abortion.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingDallas Mayor Eric Johnson Calls for ‘Across-the-Board’ Property Tax Cut, Additional Police Hires in 2023 Budget
Hayden SparksJuly 21, 2022
Mayor Eric Johnson expressed support for an “across-the-board tax-rate reduction for all homeowners and renters.”
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.”
Civil SocietyCriminal JusticeIssuesLocal NewsDallas Police Chief Touts Drop in Crime as City Moves Against ‘Sexually-Oriented Businesses’
Hayden SparksJanuary 11, 2022
Garcia reported that aggravated assaults, murders, and robberies have collectively dropped by 13 percent since May of last year.
87th LegislatureLocal NewsStudy Suggests Negative Economic Impacts of Election Integrity Reforms, Criticized by Dallas Commissioner
Kim RobertsMay 5, 2021
Expert testimony before North Texas county commissioners asserted that proposed state election reforms will have a detrimental economic impact.
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 NewsDallas City Council Candidate: ‘I’ll Always Fight Any Efforts to Defund the Police’
Hayden SparksApril 15, 2021
Barry Wernick is the only candidate in the race for District 11 on the Dallas City Council who is endorsed by the Dallas Police Association.