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Mayor Eric Johnson outlined his budget priorities on Friday ahead of a critical stretch of weeks in which officials will have to make some hard choices to overcome a significant revenue gap for FY 2026-2027. In a memo to City Manager Kimberly Tolbert, Johnson argued that Dallas should focus on providing essential services and resist…
The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition has asked the city to initiate a “demolition-by-neglect” investigation for 1500 Marilla St., arguing officials have a legal obligation to protect the historic building from deterioration while it remains under consideration for landmark designation. In a Wednesday letter to Historic Preservation Officer Marcus Watson and other officials, attorneys for…
By David Voss Former Assistant Director of Building Services for the City of Dallas The Dallas City Council is making one of the most important decisions in Dallas history based on faulty information. The Council voted 9-6 to move forward with a plan to abandon the City Hall building* based on a report titled “Proposed…
Council members are still on summer break in Dallas, but that doesn’t mean news isn’t being made. For instance, legal developments — and misfires — related to the ongoing drama over the potential relocation of Dallas City Hall have been unfolding in recent weeks. Here’s the latest on that as well as some other items…
Council members may be enjoying summer recess, but the news hasn’t taken a vacation. While they’re taking July off from the horseshoe, staff continue grappling with budget pressures, rolling out new initiatives, and dealing with the occasional unexpected headache. Here’s some of what happened around Dallas City Hall this week: First Furlough Day Sees City…
