District 8 Council Member· 2025-2027
Lorie Blair
Dallas
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- Meetings spoken in
- 39
- Total speaking time
- 5:27:38
- Avg per meeting
- 8:24
- Segments
- 3313
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Top issues during term (19)(Development)
Housing Finance and Development
Impacts long-term affordable housing finance and city-backed multifamily property operations.
Housing Finance and Development
The city proposes committing up to $8,800,000 in federal grant and local housing bonus funds toward the project.
Downtown Economic Revitalization
Changes to the living wage could increase city payroll expenses.
Preston & Royal High-Rise Mixed-Use Development
The developer estimates an 800 million dollar private investment that will significantly increase property tax revenues for the city.
Homeless Diversion and Support Services Contracts
Details on funding and budget allocations will be discussed during program evaluations.
Preston Royal Planned Development District Rezoning
The developer estimates an 800 million dollar private investment that will significantly increase property tax revenues for the city.
Urban Heat Resilience and Tree Canopy Expansion
Implementation costs will be integrated across ongoing departmental capital projects and grant opportunities.
Proposed "Dallas is Home" Five-Year Housing Policy
Utilizes federal grants, bond funds, and housing finance corporation assets to stimulate affordable housing development.
The Bridge Shelter Operations and Rapid Rehousing
City funding for homeless response combines municipal, county, state, and federal sources, with millions allocated to emergency shelter and supportive services.
Urban Design Review Process
Represents an estimated $180 million private investment that will generate municipal tax revenue and economic activity.
Dallas Streetcar Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion Funding
$2.8M annually, mostly from the general fund, up nearly $1M in two years.
Queen City New Construction and Infill Guidance
Affects development costs for builders working in the Queen City historic area.
data center development
You could see more cash flowing into city coffers from tech companies, but watch out for potential spikes in your local power bill.
City Hall redevelopment
Repair costs are estimated to be in the hundreds of millions, while relocation could involve significant leasing or construction costs.
Cadillac Heights Land Assembly
Cost not to exceed $800,500 from 2006 bond funds.
Solar Panel Permitting Process Improvements
No direct cost to the city; improves efficiency and reduces soft costs for homeowners.
Designation Committee Activity and Housing Updates
Financial details will be reviewed as part of ongoing corporation reports.
Skillman Corridor TIF Subsidy for Highlands Village Redevelopment
Up to $1,188,662 in TIF subsidy from current and future Skillman Corridor TIF District funds.
Data Centers in Dallas
Unknown at this preliminary stage, though water and utility infrastructure demands could be significant.
Decisions during term (71)
Recorded while Blair was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
An ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Dallas, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026C, in the amount of $34,000,000 to the Texas Water Development Board; awarding the sale of the bonds; approving…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2167 for a bail bonds office on property zoned the Mixmaster Riverfront within Planned Development District…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No . 555 for private school uses, on the southwest corner of Frankford Road and Hillcrest Road, AKA…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a new Specific Use Permit for a multi-family use on property zoned Planned Development District No. 407, on the south line of West Kiest Boulevard…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2556 for a commercial amusement (inside) on property zoned Subarea 4, Planned Development District No. 316,…
University Hills Mixed-Income Development PFC Acquisition
An ordinance authorizing a correction to Ordinance No. 33439, Historic Overlay District No. 159, previously approved on May 27, 2026, which amended Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code, as amended, to correct Section 9.1 to restore…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordnance granting a new Planned Development District on property zoned CR Community Retail District and P(A) Parking District, on the south line of Royal Lane and the…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordnance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for MF-3 Multiple Family Subdistrict uses on property zoned MF-3 Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordnance granting a new subdistrict for specified non-residential uses within Planned Development District No. 605, on the south line of Samuell Boulevard, east of…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordnance granting a new Specific Use Permit for a self-service storage on property zoned Subdistrict 4A within Planned Development District No. 887, the Valley View -…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordnance granting amendments to Division 51A-7.900 of the Dallas Development Code to create a new subdistrict within the Downtown Special Provision Sign District…
A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordnance granting amendments to Division 51A-7.1500 of the Dallas Development Code to create new subdistrict within the McKinney Avenue Special Provision Sign…
Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to extend the three-year agreement with the Southern Methodist University Simmons School of Education and Human Development to provide consulting and technical assistance for the Dallas Police…
Authorize Supplement Agreement No. 2 to exercise the second of two, one-year renewal options to the service contracts with Harmony Community Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $65,000.00, from $195,000.00 to $260,000.00,…
Authorize a tax increment financing (“TIF”) development agreement and all other necessary documents (“Agreement”) with TyGra Walnut Hill, LLC and/or its affiliates (“Developer”) in an amount not to exceed $1,188,662.00, payable from…
Authorize approval of two nominees, Wei Wei Jeang and Brian Bernknopf, to fill two vacancies on the City of Dallas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Authorize a construction services contract for the 2026 On-Call Paving Contract - Grey Sky Construction LLC, lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $42,136,372.00 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($1,581,100.34), DART…
Authorize (1) rescinding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract - Public Facility Improvements Project contract awarded to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. previously approved on May 27, 2026, by Resolution No.…
Trinity West Multifamily Development
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