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Paul E. Ridley

District 14 Council Member2025-2027

About

Paul E. Ridley's platform focuses on local governance and municipal oversight, specifically regarding infrastructure regulations and city administrative operations. He maintains an active role in city council proceedings, often engaging in policy debates concerning state-level interference in local roadway aesthetics and city facility management.

Campaign promises (1)

infrastructure
Council member Ridley expressed opposition to Governor Abbott's order regarding the regulation of decorative roadways.

At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 33
Total speaking time: 4:49:52
Avg per meeting: 8:47
Segments: 3421

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Top issues during term (1)(Education)

high→Jan 2026[17]

Library Hours and Adult Learning Services

Council amendments reallocated over $1.1 million to restore library operating hours and positions.

Decisions during term (1)

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

approvedSep 23, 2026

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…

Voting record (0)(Education)

No votes found matching Education.