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Entries tagged with 'Dallas City Council'Rich and poor against the middleJim Schutze agrees that Don Hill is politically talented, but he doesn't feel sorry for the convicted ex-council member for ruining his own life. Here's why: All of this--the corruption, the salary structure, the lack of independent staff--goes to explain... Davis knew job requirementsRe: "Council's attendance rules become stricter -- Members will have to be at half a meeting to be counted present, get pay," Thursday news story. Carolyn Davis says "there could be many reasons why she could not attend a full... Cesar Chavez Street (The editorial board sounds off)Every Wednesday, we'll pick a question and poll all the editorial board members. (This is the second installment; last week's was on Bryan Burrough's "The Big Rich" and our favorite books about Texas.) Here's this week's question: What do you... City library cutbacks untimelyRe: "Budget shaved, slashed -- Cutting a little here, a lot there closing $190M gap but hacking into services," Sunday news story. I was stunned that all branch libraries are to be limited to 23 hours per week. Many rely... District 1 strugglesRe: "Davis retains S. Dallas seat; Jasso wins vote in Oak Cliff -- Incumbent, newcomer handily overcome challengers in runoff," Sunday news story. My elderly mother and two adult children and their families live in District 1. I am keenly... A sensible way to swing the axRe: "City chopping block looks to be crowded -- Unlike other years, officials don't see easy way out of $100 million shortfall," Tuesday news story. Proposals to balance the city of Dallas' budget deficit solely through service cuts and employee... Not hiring cops adds riskRe: "No Easy Budget Choices -- Dallas must consider all cuts, including new cops," Wednesday Editorials. The top-flight leadership in the Dallas Police Department must feel that Dallas needs to add the new officers. Why put both the veteran officers... On Texas bills targeting teens: Curfew a sad commentRe: "Council OKs daytime curfew -- Supporters say limits on youth will help reduce crime, but opponents fear racial profiling," Thursday news story. This is my 42nd year in public education as a teacher/counselor. I have noticed a marked decline... Margolin for Dallas CouncilRe: "We Recommend," Monday Editorials. I was disappointed to read your recommendation for Dallas City Council District 13. As a resident of District 13, I am supporting Ann Margolin. Margolin is a businesswoman with a heart for Dallas. I have... Margolin in District 13 ...Re: "We Recommend -- Brint Ryan in Dallas City Council District 13," Friday Editorials. I am absolutely appalled at The Dallas Morning News' recommendation of Ryan for the District 13 seat. Your editorial board must have been thoroughly bamboozled by... Here's what Kadane has doneRe: "What has Kadane really done?" by Michele Berube, Saturday Letters. Sheffie Kadane has protected the property rights of every constituent from a grab by a minority determined to impose their views on the rest of us. This is the... Smoke didn't get in my eyesRecently, I went to the West Village and had a lovely meal, then drove to the Palladium to see Morrissey, then off to Lower Greenville, where I went pub crawling. The next day, I had a hangover, and my ears... Our building is still a gun-free zone, right?Note to Belo security: The editorial board will be interviewing Dallas City Council District 7 candidates in early April. Please be on the lookout ... Hey, just kidding Mr. Redd! Holy cow, is this guy a piece of work.... Dwaine Caraway raises the stakes in a Dallas City Council district that's not even hisWell, that didn't take long: Calling fellow Dallas City Council member Vonciel Jones Hill "arrogant," "disrespectful" and displaying "signs of a dictatorship," Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway tells us he'll formally endorse Tiffinni Young in the hotly contested District... What you don't see about GarlandRe: "Office budget busted -- Neumann overspends by $8,000, annoying more frugal members" and "Inquiry to focus on officials' trips -- Full-scale internal probe promised of pricey N.Y. travels," Feb. 28 Metro. What you don't read about Garland are stories... Skipping the bill too commonRe: "Neumann Does Right Thing -- Council member will repay city for budget overrun," Tuesday Editorials. Why is it that City Council member Dave Neumann does the right thing only after being caught? I am so tired of elected and... Raise bar for referendaRe: "Council looks at vote rule -- Some want to boost signatures required to put referenda on ballot," Wednesday Metro. I have always felt that the requirements to get something on the ballot -- whether an ordinance change or a... City Council's contempt for the peopleYou might have thought that the City Council's vote to go forward with the convention center hotel was merely irresponsible, given the upcoming May 9 referendum that could have resulted in -- and in fact, given the economy, is likely... Purchasing a council seat?Call me old-fashioned, but I believe a seat on the Dallas City Council should be earned, not bought. One candidate for District 13 in the spring election, Ann Margolin, has paid her dues for years with outstanding service to this... Towing uninsured drivers: Buy insurance or ride the bus ...Re: "New answer needed for tow law," by L'Nae Hart, Wednesday Letters. I have been hit three times by drivers who had no insurance. It is unfair that those of us who scrimp and do without to pay for insurance... |