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Jaime Resendez

District 5 Council Member2025-2027

About

Jaime Resendez's platform appears to prioritize the development of city infrastructure, specifically highlighting the need for an urgent bike plan. Other articles focus on election results, fundraising, and endorsements, rather than detailing specific policy proposals.

Campaign promises (1)

  • infrastructure
    Advocated for the urgency of developing Dallas' bike plan.

At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
1:15:30
Avg per meeting
3:36
Segments
1148

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Top issues during term (20)(General)

high↓Apr 2026[63]

Executive Session Deliberations

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

critical→Aug 2025[40]

Street Maintenance and Utility Coordination

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

medium→Apr 2026[37]

employee misconduct

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

critical↓Dec 2025[36]

Kleberg Area Consolidated Authorized Zoning Study

City staff time and resources allocated for comprehensive neighborhood planning.

high→Mar 2026[35]

Historic Preservation Oversight

Property owner faces ongoing code fines and potential litigation costs.

medium↑Mar 2026[27]

City Hall future

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

high→Aug 2025[21]

AI in city government

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

high↓Nov 2025[17]

City Hall preservation

Saving this landmark could cost a pretty penny, but tearing it down and rebuilding might cost even more.

critical↓Nov 2025[14]

ICE at City Hall

The project cost has reportedly increased from $329 million to $556 million.

medium↓Jul 2025[12]

Signage Regulations

Businesses may see improved marketing reach, potentially increasing revenue.

critical↓Feb 2026[12]

West Dallas Environmental Concerns

Details on specific implementation costs were presented as part of ongoing environmental program budgets.

medium↑Mar 2026[10]

street renaming

No major financial impacts are immediately apparent from this potential name change.

high↓Apr 2026[10]

City Auditor Selection Process

Indirect impact on public funds through potentially less scrutinized decisions.

medium→Apr 2026[9]

City Hall criticism

It's unclear if your tax dollars are being wasted, but critics think city operations could be costing more than they should.

high→Oct 2025[9]

City Hall repairs

Get ready for your taxes to potentially go up, or other city services to get cut, to cover this massive bill.

high→Mar 2026[9]

City Hall relocation

It's unclear if this move will save or cost taxpayers money, but it's a big deal for downtown businesses.

medium↓Sep 2026[8]

event management

Local businesses and restaurants downtown will likely see a nice boost in sales from all the extra visitors.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

City Auditor Selection Process

Indirect impact on public funds through potentially less scrutinized decisions.

high↓Aug 2026[7]

Animal Cruelty Investigations

The proposal involves a $500,000 reallocation from the zoo's management fee.

high↓Sep 2025[6]

Confidential Board Deliberations

Unknown, as discussions are confidential.

Decisions during term (11)

Recorded while Resendez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedSep 9, 2026

A resolution authorizing the preparation of plans and the payment of potential future costs and expenses for the issuances of (1) General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026 in an amount not to exceed $312,000,000; and…

approvedSep 9, 2026

A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 1851 for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise store or food store…

tabled15-0Sep 3, 2026

An application for a new Specific Use Permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a general merchandise or food store 3,500 square feet or less on property zoned RR Regional Retail District with D -1 Liquor Control…

approvedJun 24, 2026

A resolution authorizing the conveyance of approximately 19,947 square feet of improved land to Dallas Independent School District located near the intersection of Dennison Street and North Hampton Road - Revenue: General Capital Reserve…

approvedMay 27, 2026

A resolution approving the final sanction in the settlement agreement between the Office of the Inspector General and Sam Staggs, former Municipal Library Board Member, resolving the ethics charge in Information E26-001 - Financing: No…

approvedMay 13, 2026

An ordinance abandoning a portion of a storm sewer easement to 700 N. Crawford St. LLC, the abutting owner, containing approximately 1,013 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Neely and Crawford Streets - Revenue: General…

approvedApr 22, 2026

Authorize a design-build construction contract with G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors for design and preconstruction services, an early construction package, and architectural and engineering services for the…

approvedApr 8, 2026

Authorize a cooperative purchasing agreement for cybersecurity professional services to support the Department of Information and Technology Services with Rapid Strategy, Inc. through the General Service Administration Cooperative Purchase…

approvedMar 25, 2026

DART General Mobility Program Agreement

approvedMar 25, 2026

Authorize a three-year service price agreement for citywide electrical services - Morley-Moss Inc, lowest responsible bidder of four - Estimated amount of $19,494,285.96 - Financing: General Fund ($14,899,075.95) and Aviation Fund…

approvedFeb 11, 2026

Approval of Inspector General Search Firm Request (Agenda Item 43)

Voting record (0)(General)

No votes found matching General.