housing

Supported the University Hills PFC project, detailing its role in a larger 270-acre mixed-use master plan.

Expressed gratitude for rapid re-housing grant funding and highlighted the success of the Bridge Homeless Recovery Center.

Represented First Presbyterian Church and Dallas Area Interfaith supporting affordable senior and family housing at 4600 West Davis Street.

Executive director for the Discalced Carmelite Friars supporting the sale of Mount Carmel Center for affordable housing.

Represented the Carmelite Friars supporting Dominion's affordable housing project at 4600 West Davis Street.

Expressed frustration over housing discrimination and neighbourhood safety issues.

Reported severe tenant harassment, retaliation, and administrative failures by her Section 8 housing provider after reporting gun violence.

Shared concerns about tenant advocacy program spending and reported fraudulent use of CPNs (child Social Security numbers) on apartment rental applications.

Urged the city to restore $2.6 million to the Dallas Public Library operating budget to prevent closures and maintain service hours.

Advocated for restoring $2.6 million to the public library budget, emphasizing neighborhood branch accessibility.

Discussed deferred maintenance at City Hall and urged staff to review Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372 public improvement districts.

Requested postponing votes on Housing Finance Corporation geographic restrictions and opposed mandatory city staff ex-officio board seats.

Opposed proposed HFC and PFC policy changes that restrict council flexibility and affordable housing tools.

Expressed concern over fluoridation in public water and urged the council to focus on public health and city priorities.

Expressed strong opposition to water fluoridation and discussed health impacts.

Voiced board opposition to appointing a city housing official as a voting ex-officio member of the HFC board due to statutory and Open Meetings Act concerns.

Urged council to adopt the Dallas Public Facilities Corporation's unanimously approved board policy statement instead of staff-proposed restrictions.

Requested specific clarifications on public benefit tests, housing department review timelines, and environmental remediation under PFC policies.

Representing the Dallas Housing Coalition, emphasized the need for intentional public action, bond funding, and soft subsidies to address the housing crisis.

Shared concerns about conditions and management at City Walk Apartments in downtown Dallas.

Urged the council to vote no on proposed HFC and PFC program statement amendments, warning they would halt affordable housing production.

Addressed governance concerns regarding adding the housing director as an ex-officio HFC board member, citing statutory structure and open meetings laws.

Expressed grievances regarding probate court matters and estate administration issues.

Spoke in opposition to DHRC amendments, stating they would undercut the ability to build and preserve affordable housing.

Commented on PFC policy provisions, raising concerns over public benefit tests and housing department review hurdles.

Provided an update on the Good Homes Dallas PFC proposal and ongoing community discussions.

Voiced opposition to low-income housing tax credit saturation in District 3 and called for better community notification and stress testing.

Presented the Mockingbird Corner PFC housing project as a catalyst for a vacant commercial site near the medical district.

Presented the Trinity Basin PFC housing project in North Oak Cliff, noting community outreach and mixed-income benefits.

Discussed delays in eviction court proceedings and rising writ of possession fees impacting small property owners.