The city council created an inspector general’s office to investigate accusations of misconduct by city employees and officials.
City Manager T.C. Broadnax proposed nearly $100 million more for police than the funding level adopted after the 2020 protests against police violence.
Mayor Eric Johnson expressed support for an “across-the-board tax-rate reduction for all homeowners and renters.”
Earlier this month, the Dallas City Council was slated to consider firing the city manager after complaints from several council members.
The group of mayors pointed to red flag laws, expanded background checks, and a 21-year-old limit to purchase "assault weapons."
The city manager defended his record as members of the Dallas City Council are calling on him to be terminated.
Dallas County voters elected Democrat John Creuzot in 2018. Since then, he has focused on prosecuting fewer lower-level offenses.
Garcia reported that aggravated assaults, murders, and robberies have collectively dropped by 13 percent since May of last year.
Mayor Eric Johnson called “racism within the Democratic Party” the “800 lb. gorilla in the room.”
Crockett was first elected to the Texas House in November of last year.
After toxicology reports exonerated his wife, Allen West said her "honor and reputation should have never been assailed.”
Urban centers across the country have seen a spike in violent crime since the pandemic began and many have experienced efforts to shrink police departments.
