Dallas is trying to keep a massive batch of City Hall emails secret, asking the state to block their release. Transparency advocates are pushing back, saying the public has a right to see what's going on.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential impact on city land acquisition costs and housing development funding.
The city benefits by potentially securing better terms on real estate deals, which could lead to more affordable housing or improved city services.
The public loses out on transparency and the ability to hold officials accountable.
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The corporation held discussions about buying, selling, or leasing property behind closed doors. This is allowed to protect the city's bargaining power, but it means the public won't know the specifics of these deals until they're finalized.
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