politics

Dallas Taxpayers Subsidizing Apartment TIFs at $94,000 per Unit!

By Candy Evans / May 5, 2017 /

  [Editor’s Note: This story is the opinion of the writer and should not be interpreted as an endorsement. CandysDirt.com does not make endorsements in political races — yes, even when our founder is running!] Tomorrow is election day in Dallas, and as you know, I am running for Dallas City Council in District 11.…

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Dallas Public Schools: So You Want to Run for School Board? Here’s What You Should Know

By Bethany Erickson / May 11, 2016 /

So, you want to run for school board. First, I need to know if you’ve recently suffered a blow to the head. No? OK. Are you aware it’s an unpaid position that requires you to pretty much be on call 24/7? Yes? Did you know people will tweet you, comment on your Facebook wall (and…

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Politics is more Palatable with Booze: Bar Politics Housing and Development Edition Starts Tonight

By Amanda Popken / September 1, 2015 /

By Amanda Popken Special Contributor It’s only the fifth installment of Bar Politics, so if you have no idea what this is, you’re not that out of the loop. You’ll definitely want to check out this amateur roadshow this month if you’re at all interested in housing, development, real estate, and the gentrification-storm we’re preparing…

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