And how Dallas is looking at competing for pro sports teams. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. Discussions about the annual budget — the single most important document that comes up for a Dallas City Council vote every year — are wrapping up soon. And things this year are coming together nicely, which was one of the topics I…

And why defunding the inspector general is the wrong move. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorOfDallas.org. Remember when the Dallas City Council unanimously approved my ethics task force’s proposal for major ethics reforms? It was a monumental day for a city that has seen far too many corruption cases and accusations of ethical wrongdoing…

This city continues to withstand challenges, such as flooding, as we make exciting progress on major issues together. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit mayorofdallas.org. First, thank you to everyone who came out to the Summer of Safety Celebration last weekend at the beautiful University of North Texas at Dallas campus. The festivities honored the work of the Dallas Police Department, other city…

Dallas is making the right moves that will pay dividends in the years to come. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. Click here to subscribe. When this city commits to doing something, it should also commit to doing it in a first-class way. That’s the philosophy that has driven this administration. …

An invitation to the Summer of Safety Celebration on Aug. 27 at UNT-Dallas. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorofDallas.org. Summer usually means hotter temperatures. It means kids who have too much time on their hands when they’re out of the classroom. And it often means increased violent crime in major cities. But not in Dallas — not…

Tax relief and public safety are the top priorities in the city manager’s proposed budget — as it should be. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. Visit mayorofdallas.org to subscribe. First, good news: it is possible to deliver a historic tax-rate reduction while simultaneously investing more in public safety in Dallas. That is what the city manager has prioritized in this year’s proposed budget. As it should be…

Through the next budget, the Dallas City Council can provide even greater safety and opportunity for you and your family. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit mayorofdallas.org The Dallas City Council officially returns from its July recess on Monday, and that means budget season is right around the corner. Remember, the way this works is that the city manager will initially propose the budget, and…

Through Workforce Dallas, the city can meet its full potential. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. Click here to subscribe. As inflation squeezes working families across this city, it’s more critical than ever to provide opportunities to upskill the Dallas workforce and increase people’s earning potential. Workforce development has been a top priority for me for years. Part…

Everyone must be part of the solution. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorofDallas.org now. If things seem quieter this month, it’s not just you. The Dallas City Council has begun its July recess, meaning there are no public meetings until August. However, the work hasn’t stopped — especially when it comes…