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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dallas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
ICE at City Hall
The Council will meet privately with its attorneys about the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition lawsuit against the city and recent letters from the coalition. The coalition has been active in pushing on City Hall governance and transparency issues.
Ceremonial Naming of Houston Street Viaduct as Pettis Norman Bridge
Community leaders and former athletes urged the city to rename the historic Houston Street Viaduct in honor of Cowboys legend and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman. Despite opposition from the Subdivision Review Committee regarding historic designation and structural future, the Plan Commission voted 11-3 to recommend the renaming.
Early Voting Access
Dallas is trying to upgrade a local rec center's early voting space to finally ditch those painfully long lines. If they pull it off, casting your ballot will be way faster and less of a headache.
Historic Preservation Oversight
The Landmark Commission evaluated proposed alterations and improvements to properties located within designated historic districts across Dallas to ensure architectural compatibility and compliance with preservation guidelines.
Jail Settlement
Dallas County is shelling out $1.5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit after an inmate died from water intoxication. This payout puts a spotlight right back on the ongoing safety and supervision issues inside our local lockups.