Dallas City Council
Coverage of Dallas City Council in the Nexus archive.
- How to eat like a Dallas City Council member using taxpayer dollars
The article examines Dallas City Council members' expense reports to identify where they dine using taxpayer funds, highlighting potential misuse of public money. It notes that City Hall's summer break provides an opportunity to review these reports.
- The Dallas booboys
Politicians in Dallas faced backlash for attending a World Cup match instead of a budget session, leading to a meeting being cut short due to a quorum issue. Mayor Eric Johnson was booed at a Fan Fest event, and taxpayers covered transportation costs for the council members.
- Concerns linger as convention center redesign shot down by Dallas City Council
Dallas City Council rejected plans to redesign the convention center due to concerns about community engagement and transparency. The decision requires reconfiguring connecting bridges into downtown.
- Dallas City Council approves lowering new convention center height, hindering Oak Cliff access to downtown
The Dallas City Council approved a reduced height for a new convention center, which may lead to traffic issues for Oak Cliff residents traveling to Downtown Dallas. The decision alters the original plan and could impact accessibility.
- Dallas leaders to vote on new convention center height to save historic viaducts
The Dallas City Council will vote on whether to increase the new convention center's height to its original design in order to preserve the connection between the Jefferson and Houston viaducts and downtown. The decision aims to save the historic viaducts by maintaining their link to the city's core.
- Where did the Dallas City Council go?
The Dallas City Council meeting ended prematurely due to a loss of quorum. This occurred around the same time as a soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington.
- Dallas City Council to vote on $3M fund to explore new city hall locations
The Dallas City Council is set to vote on allocating up to $3 million to explore new locations for a city hall and emergency call center. The decision proceeds despite ongoing legal challenges related to the potential relocation.
- Is the City Council becoming too ‘chaotic’ for public speakers? Some Dallasites believe so
Public speakers in Dallas expressed frustration after the City Council deliberated privately for an entire day and subsequently reduced the time allocated for public speaking. Some Dallas residents believe the Council is becoming too chaotic for effective public participation.
- Dallas Mayor calls special meeting to vote on Dallas City Hall's future
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has called a special City Council meeting to vote on whether to vacate Dallas City Hall. The meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday.
- Dallas leaders warn downtown departures could hurt Southern Dallas
Dallas city leaders warn that the departure of major downtown entities like the Mavericks, Stars, and Neiman Marcus could harm Southern Dallas communities reliant on the urban core's economy. Council members emphasize the need to retain investments in downtown rather than let them shift to suburbs like Plano.
- New Dallas trail project unlocks hidden Parkdale Lake
Dallas City Council approved a $16-million project to extend the Trinity Forest Spine Trail toward Parkdale Lake, a secluded 110-acre lake in Southeast Dallas. The third phase of the trail aims to connect White Rock Lake to the Trinity River Audubon Center, improve mobility in southern Dallas neighborhoods, and open Parkdale Lake to public access for the first time.