From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Lori Brown · · 1m
Dallas leaders split on $443 million public safety bond
Dallas city leaders debate whether to approve a $443 million public safety bond that could force the city to abandon Dallas City Hall.
In brief
Dallas city leaders debate whether to approve a $443 million public safety bond that could force the city to abandon Dallas City Hall. Dallas city leaders are divided over a $443 million public safety bond that would fund police training facilities but risks leaving Dallas City Hall. Originally reported by FOX 4 News…
Proposition A
Dallas voters will decide on a $443 million public safety bond package in November.
Proponents
The bond would fund Dallas police training facilities and move the 911 call center out of Dallas City Hall.
City manager
Dallas city manager says the bond is an important step to strengthen public safety by modernizing operations.
Maxie Johnson
City Councilman Maxie Johnson supports the bond to finish police training facilities that lack funding.
“We're doing everything we can to be accountable and transparent to our community.”
Cara Mendelsohn
Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn opposes the bond, fearing it could lead to abandoning Dallas City Hall.
“This is the first step in abandoning City Hall, so a lot of support to bust the bond and say no from people who would generally say yes to this has been a hard line that says, 'No, we're not gonna leave City Hall, and we're gonna give you this big pot of money'.”
What's next
Early voting starts October 19, with election day on November 3.
Here's the gist
Dallas city leaders are divided over a $443 million public safety bond that would fund police training facilities but risks leaving Dallas City Hall.
