Former Dallas Independent School District superintendent Michael Hinojosa has become the first candidate to enter the race for Dallas mayor ahead of the November 2027 election.
Tag: Dallas City Hall
Posted inPolitics
Dallas Weighs $500M Repair Bill Against Relocation for Aging City Hall
Dallas is conducting a due diligence study to determine whether to repair its aging City Hall for an estimated $500 million to $600 million or seek more cost-effective alternatives within its broader portfolio of over 500 public facilities.
Posted inFinance
The Clock Is Already Running on Dallas’ Next Budget
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert detailed the city’s complex budgeting process and the challenges of addressing a projected shortfall as the city prepares a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting October 1.
Posted inMetro
Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted comparison of the costs of restoration, relocation, and demolition.
Posted inReal Estate
Controversy Surrounds Dallas City Hall Demolition Plans
The debate over the demolition of a city-owned building in Dallas has sparked a larger conversation about public trust, fiscal priorities, and the role of city leadership, with many residents concerned about the $1 billion price tag and the potential economic impact of the decision.
Posted inReal Estate
STOP THE CITY HALL LAND GRAB!
The Dallas City Council is set to vote on the future of Dallas City Hall, prompting concerns from residents about the potential sale and redevelopment of the property, as well as the lack of public engagement and transparency.
Posted inCulture
City of Dallas Hosts Vibrant 214 Day Festival at City Hall
The City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture hosted “214 Day: Show Love for Dallas” to celebrate the city’s creative spirit, cultural pride, and community connections through live performances, interactive art, and a community quilt.
Posted inPolitics
Abbott’s Tax-Cut Proposals Aim to Give Voters More Control over Tax Increases
Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a property tax-cut platform, which would put local governments in a tighter financial bind, and a spending cap on local governments, which could potentially hit fast-growing cities and towns the hardest.
Posted inTravel
Craig Davis Says Dallas’ “Can-Do Spirit” Drives a $6.6B Tourism Economy—And It Starts in the Neighborhoods
Visit Dallas CEO and President Craig Davis celebrates the city’s $6.6 billion tourism industry and the culture of its unique neighborhoods, while also promoting volunteerism and sports events to bring economic impact to the city.
Posted inLocal
Dallas City Council Pauses Funding to Dallas Black Dance Theatre Amid Labor Dispute
The decision comes after the dancers, who voted to unionize in May, were terminated earlier this year. The dance company cites a social media video as grounds for the terminations, […]
