District 12 Council Member· 2025-2027
Cara Mendelsohn
Dallas
About
Cara Mendelsohn's platform appears to prioritize public safety, as indicated by her being labeled "The New Crime Boss." She also views Propositions A and B as "no-brainers," suggesting a stance on specific governance or policy issues.
Campaign promises (2)
- governanceCara Mendelsohn views Propositions A and B as "no-brainers."
- public-safetyCara Mendelsohn is focused on crime reduction.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 16:23:55
- Avg per meeting
- 27:20
- Segments
- 12633
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Top issues during term (5)(Environment)
Lead in Oak Cliff drinking water concerns
It's free for you to check, and it helps the city avoid massive, federally mandated infrastructure replacement costs down the road.
Environmental Brownfields Cleanup
Supplemental funding of $250,000.00 with an overall program financing limit not to exceed $1,250,000.00.
Air Quality Monitoring Grant for Dallas and Rockwall County
Grant revenue and expenditures not to exceed $203,085.72 funded by federal EPA monies.
2026 FIFA World Cup Environmental Sustainability
Financial impacts relate to city resource allocation for event sustainability measures.
winter storm preparedness
Expect potential disruptions to daily life and maybe some extra costs if you need to prepare your home.
Decisions during term (9)
Recorded while Mendelsohn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorize the (1) the acceptance of a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency through the North Central Texas Council of Governments for an award through the “North Texas Diesel Emissions Reduction Project 2024 Call for Projects”…
Authorize a resolution of support for a Municipal Setting Designation application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, provided by the City of Farmers Branch and approved by the City of Farmers Branch, that prohibits the use…
Authorize a three-year Interlocal Agreement with ASC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. through North Texas Municipal Water District for water and wastewater processing facility cleaning services for the Dallas Water Utilities Department -…
Authorize a three-year Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County through Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas for forensic, drug, toxicological, environmental, physical evidence analysis, and other medical/forensic…
Authorize an extension to the service price agreement with Urban Environments, LLC dba Urban Jungle for continued interior landscape maintenance and the purchase of replacement plants to extend the term from October 13, 2026 to April 12,…
Approval of the September 1, 2026, Parks, Trails, and the Environment Committee Meeting Minutes
Authorize (1) the rejection of proposals for solicitation CIZ25-FRM-3213 Environmental Remediation (Asbestos, Mold, Lead, and Industrial Waste) Job Order Contracting Services; and (2) the re-advertisement for new proposals - Financing: No…
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the City of Dallas PM2.5 contract (Federal Grant No. PM-03F00201, TCEQ Contract…
Authorize an acquisition from Environmental Resource Holdings, LLC, a Texas corporation, of a tract of land containing approximately 24.5 acres located on Lenway Street near its intersection with Botham Jean Boulevard for the Dallas…
Voting record (0)(Environment)
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