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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 approves $1 billion loan for Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center project
The Dallas City Council approved a $1 billion loan to move forward with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center project.
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 ...