IssuesLocal NewsDallas Mayor Eric Johnson Unopposed in May Council Elections
While former congressional candidate Jrmar Jefferson filed to run, the city secretary indicated he is not a qualified contender.
While former congressional candidate Jrmar Jefferson filed to run, the city secretary indicated he is not a qualified contender.
Citing other professional projects, Hinojosa told local media that now is not a good time to mount a challenge to Mayor Eric Johnson.
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.