Local Government

From notes by Dallas Documenter Drew EmrichEconomic Development Committee | […]

James Armstrong has been appointed as the City of Dallas Deputy Director of Housing and Homelessness, giving him the power to implement the changes he has been advocating for at Builders of Hope and to bring a neighborhood perspective to City Hall.

A zoning request for an apartment development along a single-family […]

Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson, the City of Dallas' Director of Housing and Community Development, reflects on her life and legacy of working to provide affordable housing and home repair services to the people of West Dallas.

Written by Dallas Documenter Jenna Stephenson The Dallas city manager’s […]

Elsie Faye Heggins led the charge to reshape South Dallas in the image of its Black residents, proposing to rename several streets and eventually succeeding in renaming Forest Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in 1981.

The City of Dallas has terminated the contract of Fair Park First, a nonprofit overseeing the 277-acre Fair Park, and plans to create a new nonprofit to care for the community park and work with donors and partners.

Laura Cadena won the Dallas City Council District 6 race with 50.43% of the vote, despite a recount requested by the second-place finisher, while Byron Sanders won the Dallas ISD District 5 trustee race with 65% of the vote, both with low voter turnout.

Incumbent Council Member Adam Bazaldua won the election for District 7 in South Dallas, receiving nearly 57% of the votes and avoiding a runoff, despite low voter turnout.

Texas legislators are pushing for a charter amendment to move Dallas' local elections to November, which could lead to increased voter turnout and cost savings, but faces political hurdles.

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South Dallas residents can cast their ballots today to elect a new District 7 city councilmember, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a valid photo ID required.

Only 395 people have voted early in West Dallas — out of more than 17,000 registered voters. With low turnout deciding local elections, your vote carries serious power. Here's what candidates know (and don’t) about who’s voting — and how to make your voice count.

In the upcoming Dallas City Council and school board elections, voter information is publicly available, but the actual votes cast are not, making each vote a powerful power play.

Six candidates attended a forum to discuss public safety, affordable housing, economic growth, and more, with four of them declaring their support for a historic district in the Queen City neighborhood and an authorized hearing for the South Dallas/Fair Park Area Plan.

Nine candidates are running for the District 6 city council seat in Dallas, and eight of them attended a forum to discuss public safety, gentrification, affordable housing, and more, with candidates proposing policies such as reducing property tax values for West Dallas residents, preserving neighborhoods, and addressing environmental issues.

Dallas County has implemented the Countywide Polling Place Program, which has increased voter convenience and reduced the number of poll workers needed, but voter turnout in the county has decreased since 2019.

Natashia Gerald, a 42-year-old Dallas resident, is running for Dallas ISD District 5 trustee to advocate for effective programs and practices that meet the diverse needs of students in West Dallas.

Byron Sanders, a 20-year education leader and former CEO of Big Thought, is running for Dallas ISD District 5 trustee to ensure that Dallas ISD becomes a model of innovation, equity, and excellence for all students.

The Dallas Free Press has released a Voter Guide to help residents prepare for the May 3rd election, including information on registration, polling locations, candidates, and early voting.

Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press […]

Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press […]

Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press […]

Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press […]

Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press […]

Leading up to the May 3 election, Dallas Free Press […]

The Dallas Free Press Voter Guide is available to help Dallas County residents prepare for the May 3rd election, providing information on registration, polling locations, candidates, and early voting locations.

Fair Park First has announced an $8.65 million federal investment for the 10-acre community park, which will replace a portion of the parking lots in Fair Park, and has pledged to include amenities such as a 1-acre playspace and a historical marker, while also providing easy access to the surrounding neighborhoods.

Dallas residents have until January 19th to submit proposed amendments to the city charter, which will be decided on by the Charter Review Commission and voted on in the November election.

The $2 million set aside solely for seven census tracts in the 75212 zip code comes from funds City Manager T.C. Broadnax pulled together from former city bond packages.

Parts of South Dallas and Fair Park are using self-imposed tax dollars to improve the community by cleaning up streets, fixing infrastructure issues and increasing public safety and security.

Co-published by our media partner, The Dallas Weekly Mayor Eric […]