William Roth
About
Council Member William Roth's platform appears to focus on transportation governance, specifically advocating for Dallas's continued majority control over the DART board. He is also actively involved in addressing and facilitating the development of affordable housing projects within Northern Dallas, navigating the challenges associated with these initiatives.
Campaign promises (2)
- transportationAdvocating for the continuation of Dallas's majority vote on the DART board.
- developmentAddressing the development of affordable housing projects in Northern Dallas.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 7:02:36
- Avg per meeting
- 13:12
- Segments
- 4960
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Top issues during term (20)
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.
Decisions during term (816)
Recorded while Roth was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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…
Voting record (34)
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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 due to unsustainable spending increases and failure to make hard structural choices.
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Tax Rate Ordinance
Ordinance Amending Fees, Charges, and Rates
Living Wage Policy Amendments
Computer Hardware Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Historic Preservation Tax Exemption for 5020 Swiss Avenue
Historic Preservation Tax Exemptions for 725 Lowell Street and 722 Nesbitt Drive
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)
Connectivity and long-term economic vitality must be balanced.
Item 1: Pre-Acquisition Agreements and Due Diligence for City Hall Relocation
Item 2: Pre-Acquisition Agreements and Due Diligence for 911/EOC Relocation
Samuell Farm Archery Project Grant
Maple/Mockingbird TIF District Amendment Hearing
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
Concerned about past inadequate delivery of services.
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)
Item 32: State Infrastructure Bank Loan Increase
Objected to inaccuracies in the attached draft loan application regarding high-speed rail and vertiports.