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Dallas Voters Face $443M Public Safety Vote | Texas News
Dallas voters face a high-stakes November ballot: a $443 million bond for public safety upgrades that could cost up to $629 million with interest. City leaders call it essential modernization, but Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn warns it’s a reckless “blank check” that could bankrupt the city’s credit and force the abandonment of City Hall. Her biggest concern? Moving the 911 call center out of City Hall, which she fears compromises public safety and security. Critics liken the proposal to a “wolf in sheep’s clothing,” and a failed motion to fund City Hall repairs underscores the tension. If…
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