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What to know about incoming District 4 City Council member Maxie Johnson
Maxie Johnson was sworn in Monday to represent District 4 around South Oak Cliff on the Dallas City Council. Johnson ...
New Dallas City Council sworn in, Mayor urges focus on potholes, parks, public safety
A new Dallas City Council began its term Monday amid calls by Mayor Eric Johnson to focus the city government’s priorities on ...
Mayor pushes public safety, fixing roads as new Dallas City Council takes office
Dallas city government started a new term Monday, with the swearing in of four council members beginning their first term, joining ten incumbents. Maxie Johnson in District 4, covering parts of Oak ...
New Dallas City Council members get first look at '26 budget forecast
Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert says the City Council will receive the proposed budget on Aug. 12. Early projections for the city of Dallas’ 2026 revenue indicate a gap between expected income and ...
Dallas has a $36.5 million gap in its upcoming budget. What will it prioritize?
Dallas officials are estimating that they’re short $36.5 million to cover the city’s expenses in the upcoming 2025-2026 ...
Dallas survey finds residents want improved roads, policing, social services
Results released this week from the city’s annual community survey, which measures residents’ perceptions of Dallas municipal ...
Dallas police face a torrent of challenges. How can new Chief Daniel Comeaux succeed?
Dallas' new police chief gave himself 90 days to learn before making changes. Still, since his start April 23, he’s had to ...