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Want to Rent Your Guesthouse? Plan Commission to Review Code on Thursday

By Joanna England / June 21, 2017 /

If you’ve looked to soften the blow of your property tax bill by renting out your back house or guest house, you may chafe under the rules which Dallas Development Code restricts Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs. But with a dearth of affordable rentals, more residents are keen to offer an option that wasn’t previously…

With New Blood on Dallas City Council, Municipal Bonds Should Get Another Look

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / June 12, 2017 /

By Ashley Stanley Special Contributor City Council members were briefed last week about the Citizens Bond Task Force’s and city staff’s recommendations for an $800 million bond program that will appear on November’s ballot. Stop what you are doing and ask yourself this question: “Do I know what a municipal bond is?” Allow me a…

Former State Senator John Carona Endorses Candy for District 11 City Council Race

By Candy Evans / January 20, 2017 /

[Editor’s Note: Candy Evans is the founder and publisher of CandysDirt.com and is now running for Dallas City Council in District 11. The opinions expressed in this column are her own.] Statement from former State Senator John Carona: As your state senator, I always strove to propose and support pragmatic, fiscally responsible solutions to the state’s biggest…

Candy Evans Running for Dallas City Council District 11 Seat Held by Incumbent Lee Kleinman

By Candy Evans / January 13, 2017 /

Here is Candy’s first statement on why she is seeking City Council seat 11 held by incumbent Lee Kleinman…

A Look at Where One Candidate for Dallas City Manager Lives: Mark McDaniel

By Candy Evans / December 9, 2016 /

There are five fabulous finalists vying for the Dallas City manager’s job, and the Dallas City Council soon picks one to be our next fearless fiscal leader. Dang it, they were out for the public to see Tuesday at six, I should have gone down to City Hall but Wilonsky did a pretty cool round-up.…