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‘It’s The Right Thing to Do’: District 3 Councilman Zarin Gracey Aims to Bring Hope to The Horseshoe

By April Towery / June 13, 2023 /

“You gotta have faith” to bridge the gaps created by years of underserved communities in southwest Dallas says Zarin Gracey, the high-energy, newly elected District 3 Dallas City Council representative. And he might just be the man for the job.  Gracey spent 15 years wearing about a dozen different hats at Dallas City Hall then retired…

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Dallas City Council District 3: Zarin Gracey Is Your New Council Member

By April Towery / June 11, 2023 /

When term-limited District 3 Dallas City Council Member Casey Thomas announced in December, “He’s got next” in a photo with longtime public servant and pastor Zarin Gracey, he wasn’t wrong. It just took a while. With all precincts reporting around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Gracey claimed the D3 seat in the City Council’s only runoff, earning…

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Dallas City Council, Staff Spars Over ‘Not in My Backyard’ Mentality as Housing Policy Passes 12-2

By April Towery / April 12, 2023 /

On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council approved a 10-year housing policy over the objections of a council member who equated the lack of public engagement to “craziness” and pointed to flaws in the plan that she alleged exacerbate racial issues and ignore poverty.  The Dallas Housing Policy 2033 and a separate housing resource catalog replace…

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Dallas City Councilman Says District 3 Fights a Negative Perception, Not a High Crime Rate

By April Towery / April 10, 2023 /

Dallas City Councilman Casey Thomas is wrapping up his fourth term at the horseshoe, and one thing he’d like to clear up before he leaves is that District 3 is a safe place to live.  Thomas, a Dallas native, represents District 3, which covers southwest Dallas.  Thomas has a lot to be proud of during…

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Dallas City Council Sets Goals For 2023; Public Safety And Housing Are Among Top Priorities

By April Towery / April 6, 2023 /

Twelve of the 14 Dallas City Council members are vying to hold onto their seats in the May 6 election, but Wednesday offered a rare opportunity for the group to set goals and talk about the future away from the horseshoe and a large public audience.  A “Vision Alignment Session” was held at Thanks-Giving Square,…

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