One of our top goals as city leaders should be to make Dallas an even better city for families. — The following is adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorOfDallas.org. With Thanksgiving now in the rearview mirror, the holiday season is officially here. It’s a season of reflection, giving, and gratitude. It’s also a time for families. That serves as an important reminder: One of our top goals…

Here are the takeaways from the State of the City Address. — The following is adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorOfDallas.org. Dallas is back, Dallas is strong, and this decade is ours for the taking. That was one of the key messages from last week’s annual State of the City address at Fair Park. There are still many challenges…

And how we’re honoring excellence in this city. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorOfDallas.org. First: thank you. If you hadn’t heard, Dallas voters last week — by an overwhelming 67–33 margin — supported Proposition A, a funding plan to revitalize Fair Park and expand and improve the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. …

The annual address is scheduled for Nov. 15 at Fair Park — Soon, I will deliver the annual State of the City Address for the fourth time since taking office. This year’s address comes as the city’s violent crime rate continues to decline, as tax rates hit their lowest level since 2007, as major ethics reforms are being implemented, and as numerous…

Dallas is making progress on some big issues as the “Big Dallas Energy” continues. — The following is adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorofDallas.org. With trick-or-treating imminent and the holiday season around the corner, there is no doubt that you have a lot on your mind these days. So today, I will keep things brief. Here are some quick updates on issues…

The momentum is palpable. The following is adapted from my email newsletter. To sign up, visit MayorOfDallas.org. Let’s talk about all of the “Big Dallas Energy” in this city right now. The momentum is palpable. As you know, Dallas has added $14 billion in new development to its tax base…

Nobody has all the right answers — but it’s critical to relentlessly continue looking for them. — The following is adapted from my email newsletter. To sign up, click here. To build a safer city, you need everyone working toward the same goals. You can have a top elected leader who understands the stakes and the communities that are most frequently victimized. …

More than $14 billion has been added to the city’s tax base in the last four years, but Dallas has an even brighter future. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. Visit MayorOfDallas.org to subscribe. Dallas is the place to be right now. In fact, since I took office, Dallas has added $14 billion in new development to its tax base. That reflects tremendous investment and demonstrates significant confidence in this city and…

The budget, which prioritized public safety and tax relief, passed unanimously — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. You probably know that I am not afraid to vote against a city budget. After all, back in 2020, I did just that. That was because the budget then didn’t meet residents’ needs to the levels it could have and should have…