Elections

South Oak Cliff District 4 Candidates Offer Education and Expertise for City Council Race

By Shelby Skrhak / March 24, 2025 /

Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson, educator Avis Hardaman, and Dallas County Sheriff’s Department employee Kebran W. Alexander are vying for the District 4 seat held by Carolyn King Arnold, who is term-limited.  Despite a proposition approved by voters in November making Arnold ineligible to seek another term, she filed paperwork but was not qualified by the city secretary. Landers M. Isom III…

In Southwest Dallas District 3, Candidates Grapple With Development Vs. Displacement

By Shelby Skrhak / March 17, 2025 /

Southwest Dallas’s City Council District 3 is a dynamic and diverse area — a part of Dallas that is confronting both significant opportunities and pressing challenges. This part of Dallas, rich in history, has residents deeply concerned with affordable housing, aging infrastructure, and the fair distribution of city resources. The upcoming election holds significant weight,…

Kaur Rematches Moreno for District 2: Old East Dallas, Medical District, Deep Ellum

By Shelby Skrhak / March 10, 2025 /

Dallas City Council District 2 is the definition of eclectic. From the west end of the city to the east boundary of Dallas, incumbent candidate Jesse Moreno‘s District 2 has a variety of neighborhoods to win over for his third term at the May 3 election. Second-time candidate Sukhbir Kaur is back on the ballot to unseat…

Whatley, Vanhof Challenge Incumbent West for North Oak Cliff’s District 1 City Council Race

By Shelby Skrhak / March 3, 2025 /

As Dallas continues to evolve, each City Council district faces unique challenges and opportunities that shape the neighborhoods within them. In this ongoing Q&A series ahead of the May 3 election, we’re diving into each district to explore key real estate trends, development projects, and the policies driving change. First off, if you’re not sure…

Who’s on the Ballot for the May 3 Dallas City Council Election?

By April Towery / February 16, 2025 /

Pour a cup of coffee and buckle up. This year’s Dallas City Council election is going to be interesting.  As Dallas faces fallout from a recently adopted comprehensive land use plan, a housing affordability crisis, and complicated matters such as parking reform and short-term rentals, there’s no shortage of real estate issues that will likely…