City Hall

Paul Ridley: ‘Secret Decision-Making, Concealed Agenda’ Undermine Public Trust

By CandysDirt / April 23, 2026 /

By Paul Ridley Architect and Dallas City Council Member Much has been written about the controversy over the future of Dallas’ landmark City Hall. Purpose-built specifically for Dallas city government, it was designed as a symbol of openness and forward-looking governance during a time of national scrutiny following the JFK assassination. The building’s significance is…

Long-Simmering Oak Cliff Rezoning Dispute Heads to Council Amid Density Debate

By Charles Grand / April 21, 2026 /

A years-in-the-making rezoning case filed by former city plan commissioner Christian Chernock is coming before the Dallas City Council on Wednesday. Unsurprisingly, single-family residents who are opposed to the application plan on having their say. Chernock wants to rezone around 3.5 acres between Plymouth Road and the north terminus of North Boulevard Terrace in North…

City Hall Roundup: Police Academy Pickle, DOGE, Feeding the Homeless

By Charles Grand / April 19, 2026 /

There was plenty to consider at Dallas City Hall this past week. From another problematic real estate project to deciding how to put a check on nonprofits feeding the homeless in public, a number of issues were taken up at the horseshoe that warrant a rehash. New Police Training Facility Faces Fresh Financial Hurdles The…

What Is Dallas City Hall Really Worth?

By CandysDirt / April 17, 2026 /

By Veletta Forsythe-Lill Yes, I said it. The question I thought I would never ask: What is Dallas City Hall really worth? When we first started hearing rumors of 1500 Marilla St. requiring exorbitant repairs, I questioned the rapidly escalating, speculative numbers. Why, all of a sudden, had this concern emerged and focused the City…

Mayor Johnson, Tolbert Take ‘Y’all Street’ Pitch to Wall Street Firms

By Charles Grand / April 14, 2026 /

Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Tolbert are in New York City for a two-day corporate recruitment effort, leading a business delegation to sell the Dallas Y’all Street brand in the financial capital of the world. On Monday, Johnson rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to mark the occasion, signaling…