Dallas City Council
From Staff Reports A Far North Dallas community meeting about a Preston and Belt Line redevelopment project turned acrimonious for Dallas City Council Member Jaynie Schultz last week, who found herself at the center of a contentious debate with District 11 homeowners. She is now facing a recall threat by a vocal homeowner and content…
Read MoreThe antiquated ordinance that allowed the demolition of homes smaller than 3,000 square feet within a Landmark District needed to be repealed to preserve what was left of Dallas’ Black history. That’s especially true in the Tenth Street Historic District. But at Wednesday’s Dallas City Council meeting, activists argued that abolishing the troublesome 2010 ordinance…
Read MoreCommunity development corporations like James Armstrong’s Builders of Hope want to provide affordable housing in underserved areas, but they say they can’t do it without assistance from the city such as a land transfer or forgivable loan — or both. To alleviate that pressure and help get more rooftops on the way, Dallas City Council…
Read MoreIt appears Dallas City Hall is imploding, and there’s a lot to unpack. The turmoil began a while back but lit up last week when City Manager T.C. Broadnax submitted his resignation after seven years at the helm in Dallas City Hall. Broadnax is expected to receive a severance package equal to 12 months of…
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