The people of Dallas have been a constant source of inspiration and strength. — One of the mantras of this administration, as you know, is that the work is never finished, and that it’s vital to be relentless in the pursuit of perfection. There are many issues where more progress is needed from your city government, including sanitation. But it’s also important to show…

The work never stops, but I am grateful for two straight years of violent crime reduction. — The following is the transcript of the video posted above. Hi, I’m Eric Johnson, the mayor of Dallas. As we begin 2023, I just wanted to take a moment to say to all of our Dallas police officers and police department staff: Happy New Year, and thank you. When…

But we still have more work to do this year because ‘good enough’ isn’t good enough for you. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit BigDallasEnergy.org. First of all, hope your new year is off to a great start. As you know, Dallas is beginning 2023 as a city on the move and on the rise. The biggest news to report today is that…

While 2022 is ending and everything is wrapping up, that Big Dallas Energy is still going strong in this city. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorofDallas.org. Don’t look now, but it’s already mid-December. And that means everything is beginning to wind down for the year. I just had a “Year-End Conversation” with the Dallas Regional Chamber to discuss all this city’s progress in 2022…

Dallas has become a national leader in developing innovative green spaces, but there is more to be done. — The following was adapted from my email newsletter. To subscribe, visit MayorOfDallas.org. Starting today with three true statements: 1. Dallas has become a national leader in developing innovative green spaces. This city has continued to improve its parks and programming for families in recent years. New trails have come on…

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…