Government Accountability

The city of Dallas will have a bond election on Nov. 3 for a proposition focused on public safety. It will happen two and a half years after the last bond election.

The lawsuit seeks writs of mandamus and temporary and permanent injunctive relief to halt the "ongoing deterioration and demolition by neglect of Dallas City Hall."

Dallas currently categorizes data centers as local utility sub-use of communications exchange facilities, which are allowed in non-residential and mixed-use zoning districts.

The majority of Dallas County commissioners voted to add a homelessness and public safety tax proposal to the November election ballot.

Dallas' proposed fiscal year 2027 budget only increased by $80 million, which means funding decreases in other departments to maintain a balanced budget.

The city of Dallas released its proposed budget on Friday outlining potential cuts for fiscal year 2027. No Dallas Public Library branches will close, but hours could reduce.

Three potential public safety and pension-related propositions, if voters approve, would mean a tax increase.

Dallas City Council Member Gay Donnell Willis ran on "neighborhood-focused" leadership. But her constituents say they have received the opposite of that pledge.

The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition worries changes to the Financial Management and Performance Criteria will impact the City Hall decision.

The Finance Committee will meet Monday morning with an agenda item to discuss potential changes to the city's financial management and performance criteria.

The Dallas Tennis Association lost its renewal bid for Kiest Tennis Center. Community supported helped them get a second chance.

Dallas City Council member Cara Mendelsohn made the comments in a post on Facebook. She is chair of the Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee.