From Dallas Express · Dallas Express · · 1m
Supporting Public Safety Doesn’t Mean Supporting A Bad Bond
Dallas voters reject Proposition A for public safety bond, demanding fiscal responsibility.
In brief
Dallas voters reject Proposition A for public safety bond, demanding fiscal responsibility. Dallas voters oppose Proposition A, a $443 million bond that lacks project details and risks tax increases, seeking better public safety funding. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Dallas Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn
Dallas City Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn urges voters to reject Proposition A and demand a better public safety bond.
Proposition A Details
Proposition A includes moving 911 out of City Hall without community meetings or project identification.
Fiscal Concerns
The bond costs taxpayers approximately $629 million with interest over twenty years, adding debt.
Police and Firefighters
Police and firefighters work without contracts, step raises, or competitive pay assurances.
Pension Issues
First responder retirees haven’t had cost of living increases since 2016, risking decades without inflation adjustments.
Leppert’s Position
Former Mayor Tom Leppert claims supporting public safety means voting for Proposition A.
Voter Response
Dallas voters oppose Proposition A, demanding a better bond with fiscal responsibility.
The short version
Dallas voters oppose Proposition A, a $443 million bond that lacks project details and risks tax increases, seeking better public safety funding.
