# Supporting Public Safety Doesn’t Mean Supporting A Bad Bond

> Dallas voters reject Proposition A for public safety bond, demanding fiscal responsibility.
- Title: Supporting Public Safety Doesn’t Mean Supporting A Bad Bond
- Summary: Dallas voters reject Proposition A for public safety bond, demanding fiscal responsibility. Dallas voters oppose Proposition A, a $443 million bond that…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/opinion/opinion-supporting-public-safety-doesnt-mean-supporting-a-bad-bond
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-25T11:45:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dallas, dallas city council, proposition a, public safety, fiscal responsibility, bond, taxes, police, firefighters, pension, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dallas voters oppose Proposition A, a $443 million bond that lacks project details and risks tax increases, seeking better public safety funding.