Cara Mendelsohn

Flock Automated License Plate Reader Expansion

Proposed cuts targeted $1.5 million in camera contract funding.

FY 2026-27 Property Tax Rate and Budget Adoption

Sets municipal spending at $5.97 billion and maintains property tax rates with a slight decrease.

Downtown Economic Revitalization

Changes to the living wage could increase city payroll expenses.

Housing Finance and Development

The plan relies on existing budget allocations, bond funds, and partner capacity rather than creating a new funding commitment.

Executive Session Deliberations

The impact on city revenue or administrative costs is currently under review.

police funding

Potential for increased city spending on facility upgrades or new construction.

Street Maintenance and Utility Coordination

The city manages a $142 million street maintenance program for FY27.

traffic safety

The city will receive $42,360.00 in grant funding to support this initiative.

employee misconduct

Taxpayer money could have been wasted if these employees weren't actually doing their jobs for Dallas.

Kleberg Area Consolidated Authorized Zoning Study

City staff time and resources allocated for comprehensive neighborhood planning.

Historic Preservation Oversight

Property owner faces ongoing code fines and potential litigation costs.

Housing Finance and Development

The meeting will involve discussions on funding and financial incentives for housing projects.

Urban Heat Resilience and Tree Canopy Expansion

Implementation costs will be integrated across ongoing departmental capital projects and grant opportunities.

City Hall future

Whatever happens, it's going to cost a pretty penny and could bring new businesses to the area.

Fair Park funding

Requires ongoing operational funding and capital investment from future debt issuances and revenue shares.

AI in city government

The contract is capped at $3,204,612.78 from the General Fund.

Designation Committee Activity and Housing Updates

Financial details will be reviewed as part of ongoing corporation reports.

sports arena funding

Get ready for potential tax hikes or budget shifts as Dallas shells out cash to keep the Stars playing here.

police and firefighter labor relations

While no direct costs were announced, ongoing labor friction could eventually lead to expensive contract disputes or legal battles.

Emergency Response and Community Resilience

The city is managing recovery and support services for displaced residents.

700 North Beacon Street Window Replacement

3919 Waldron Avenue New Construction

4616 Gaston Avenue Renovation Requests

2417 Park Row Avenue New Construction

305 South Edgefield Avenue Front Door Replacement

3913 Latimer Street Post-Fire Remodel

706 North Beacon Street Carport Construction

5321 Victor Street Driveway Pour

5834 Victor Street Window Replacement

2312 Jordan Street Unauthorized Remodel

Approval of September 1, 2026 Committee Minutes

Approval of Cadillac Heights Phase II Land Acquisition

FY 2025-26 Year-End Appropriation Adjustments

Zoning Change for Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane (Z11)

Street Name Change Proposal for North Harwood Street to 'Exchange Place' (PH1)

Second Amendment to Management Agreement with Global Spectrum, LP (OVG)

Approval of Minutes of the September 9, 2026 City Council Meeting

Authorize (1) execute agreements or FY 2026-27 with various federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to participate in investigations, receive reimbursements, share asset forfeitures, and set out operational procedures as…

Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 26-0504, previously approved on March 25, 2026, by (a) reducing the term of the Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, approved as to form by the City Attorney, for…

Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to extend the three-year agreement with the Southern Methodist University Simmons School of Education and Human Development to provide consulting and technical assistance for the Dallas Police…

Approval of Cadillac Heights Phase II Land Acquisition

Zoning Change for Walnut Hill Lane and Betty Jane Lane (Z11)

Street Name Change Proposal for North Harwood Street to 'Exchange Place' (PH1)

Second Amendment to Management Agreement with Global Spectrum, LP (OVG)

Adoption of FY 2026-27 City Budget

Voted against because the budget lacks competitiveness in police and fire pay and kicks pension decisions down the road.

Adoption of FY 2026-27 Tax Rate Ordinance

Voted against the tax rate due to excessive revenue collection and lack of spending constraint.

Ordinance Amending Fees, Charges, and Rates

Living Wage Policy Amendments

State Fair Classic Agreement

Trinity West Multifamily Development

Computer Hardware Cooperative Purchasing Agreement

Historic Preservation Tax Exemption for 5020 Swiss Avenue

Opposed to granting tax exemptions to owners of high-value homes undergoing major renovations.

Historic Preservation Tax Exemptions for 725 Lowell Street and 722 Nesbitt Drive

Establishment of Proposed Tax Rate Ceiling for FY 2026-27

Deferral of Living Wage Policy Amendment

Acquisition and Lease for DNT Housing Workforce Community

Joint Elections Agreement for November 3, 2026 Special Election

Application for DOJ Model Cities Initiative Grant

Dallas Public Facility Corporation Acquisition for Rivulet Apartments

Order Special Election for November 3, 2026 Public Safety Bond

Denial of Resolution to Alter Convention Center Design (Item 90)

The city failed to adequately engage the public on traffic impacts.

Authorization of Independent Transportation Consultant for Convention Center Master Plan

Retreading studies with new consultants leads to budget overruns.

Designation of Disability Pride Month and Flag Raising (Item 6)

Raising non-governmental flags sets a precedent and risks creating a battleground for controversial issues.

Amendment to FY 2025-26 Budget Ordinance (Item 54)

Fiscal discipline is lacking in budget adjustments.

Item 1: Pre-Acquisition Agreements and Due Diligence for City Hall Relocation

Item 2: Pre-Acquisition Agreements and Due Diligence for 911/EOC Relocation

Frontline Homelessness Outreach Services Contract

Argued that other organizations perform similar outreach work at a lower cost and questioned the sole source justification.

Temporary Sanitation Field Labor Agreement

Raised concerns over the contract's living wage requirements and advocated for exploring private contracting options.

Integrated Pest Management Services Contract

Objected to awarding a major contract to an out-of-town vendor when local Dallas businesses were available.

Samuell Farm Archery Project Grant

Maple/Mockingbird TIF District Amendment Hearing

Expanding a TIF sends the wrong fiscal message when we are discussing budget freezes and core service needs.

Eminent Domain Acquisition - Edd Road Project

Eminent Domain Acquisition - Goodson Property

Motion to Amend FY 2026-27 HUD Budget for City Hall ADA Compliance

Approval of Food Distribution Code Amendment (Item 12)

Archer Western CMAR Agreement for Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant

Extremely poor past experience with contractor quality and community impact.

Good Homes Dallas PFC Project (6950 N. Stemmons Freeway)

Loss of tax revenue and high market rents relative to tax abatement.

Reject Bids for 4150 Independence Drive PSH Project

Defer Dallas Zoo Safari Trail Project Agreement

Dallas Wings Facility Grant and Agreement

Adoption of Resolution on City Hall Policy Direction (Item 1)

Rejection and Re-Advertisement of Pension Investment Advisory Services RFP

Approval of DART Governance Resolution (Agenda Item 44)

Voted no because proportional representation and accountability were not secured in exchange for giving up majority control.

Item 30: Remand Good Homes Dallas PFC Project to Finance

Objected to the massive tax abatement and long-term tax revenue foregone for the project.

Item 32: State Infrastructure Bank Loan Increase

Expressed concern over approving a loan increase with incorrect project application details.