Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dallas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in general
Early Voting Access
Dallas is trying to upgrade a local rec center's early voting space to finally ditch those painfully long lines. If they pull it off, casting your ballot will be way faster and less of a headache.
Jail Settlement
Dallas County is shelling out $1.5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit after an inmate died from water intoxication. This payout puts a spotlight right back on the ongoing safety and supervision issues inside our local lockups.
Historic Preservation Oversight
The commission debated the fate of a severely damaged historic home, balancing the legal standards for demolition against the community's desire to preserve remaining historic fabric in the 10th Street Historic District.
Charter Amendment
Three former Dallas mayors are pushing a ballot measure to seriously upgrade the mayor's executive power. Right now, figuring out who's actually running the show is tough, and this charter amendment aims to make city hall a lot more transparent and accountable.
Labor Negotiations
Dallas' city manager ditched a crucial meeting with police and fire unions to meet with President Trump. This snub has public safety unions seeing red, potentially impacting future negotiations.