Elections

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…

Dallas Voters Sent a Message at the Polls But the City’s Next Steps Are Unclear

By April Towery / November 8, 2024 /

Dallas voters made their stance clear at the polls Tuesday, rejecting proposed salary increases for City Council members while approving two of three controversial charter amendments driven by petition — each of which local elected officials had vocally opposed. But questions remain how and when the amendments will be implemented. About 57% of Dallas County’s…