Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dallas County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in governance
Strong Mayor Governance
Dallas is debating whether to flip its current city government setup to a 'strong mayor' system. If it happens, it would seriously shake up how power works at City Hall and change local politics as we know it.
Recall Election
Fed-up residents in Oak Cliff and Preston Hollow are trying to recall two Dallas City Council members early. They're totally over how local developments and zoning decisions are being handled.
Election Worker Allocation
Dallas County voters faced major headaches during the primaries because the parties ditched countywide voting, forcing people to vote only at their assigned precincts. If you showed up at the wrong spot, you were basically out of luck, leading to a lot of confusion and long lines.
Election Scheduling
Dallas is shifting local elections to November to align with state and federal cycles. It means fewer trips to the ballot box, but you'll be voting on city issues at the same time as the big national races.
Election Results
The polls are closed and the final counts are in for Dallas County. It’s time to see which candidates and local measures will actually be calling the shots in our city for the next few years.