Dallas Council Betrays Public Trust: After Props S & U Victory, Leaders Quietly Repeal Police Staffing Mandate—Will Accountability Prevail?[link removed]

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**Crime gets worse; Dallas city council members do nothing**

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**DPD needs to move from 3,000 to 4,000 police officers ASAP**

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**Safe streets are a civil right**

**Council Chaos: Dallas Defies Voters’ Demand for Public Safety!**

Just days after Dallas voters overwhelmingly demanded more

**accountability and public safety** by passing Props S and U, [link removed] the City Council sent a shocking message:

**We don’t care what you want.** Behind closed doors and with no public discussion, the council quietly repealed a decades-old ordinance [link removed] requiring Dallas to maintain a ratio of three officers per 1,000 residents.

This brazen move wasn’t just a blow to public trust—it’s a slap in the face to every Dallas resident who voted to prioritize public safety. Props S and U, passed with bipartisan support in a

**blue city,** showed that Dallasites—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike—

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**fed up with crime and demand accountability from City Hall.** Yet, instead of honoring the people’s mandate, city leaders are scrambling to

**sidestep their own responsibilities.**

**Mayor Eric Johnson and Councilman Jesse Moreno** stood strong against the repeal, becoming the only voices of reason in an 8-2 vote [link removed] riddled with

**absentee leadership and backroom maneuvering.**

The voters made it clear: public safety and accountability must come first. But instead of respecting the will of the people, eight council members turned their backs on voters and repealed the ordinance requiring three officers per 1,000 residents. This reckless decision not only undermines public trust but also jeopardizes the safety of our neighborhoods.

**Now, it’s up to us to hold them accountable.**

These council members need to hear from YOU.

**Let them know that the people of Dallas will not stand for this betrayal.** Contact your Council Member to urge them to prioritize safety, transparency, and the will of the voters—not backroom deals. Join us in-person at the next council meeting to let them know: the next time we vote, it will be to vote them out of the job

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The race is on as Dallas narrows its search to four semifinalists for city manager: William Johnson (Fort Worth), Mark Washington (Grand Rapids), Zachary Williams (Georgia), and interim leader Kimberly Bizor Tolbert. With public safety, pension funding, and compliance with controversial charter amendments hanging in the balance, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

**Dallas residents deserve a leader who will prioritize accountability and safety.**

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Two Fatal Shootings, Zero Arrests - Dallas Deserves Better! [link removed]

Nov. 8 saw two tragic shootings—Alfredo Gonzales Peña, 38, on Harry Hines Boulevard, and Ahmad Alkhalaf, 66, on South Marsalis Avenue. No suspects. No arrests. Just silence. This is the cost of a city that doesn’t prioritize public safety. Dallas residents demand action and accountability—

**how much longer will City Hall ignore the crisis?**

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**Tracking Illegal Camps:**

**District

**2,****

**Councilman Jesse Moreno**

**"The Harry Hines Hideaway"**

Beneath the overpasses of Harry Hines Blvd, this encampment is turning a vital Koreatown corridor into a hotspot for trash, unsanitary conditions, and safety concerns.

**Council Member Jesse Moreno**, the residents of your district are watching—it's time to step up and take bold action! Dallas deserves safe, clean, and thriving public spaces. Let’s reclaim Harry Hines and restore pride to Koreatown!

**Reach out to Council Member Moreno now and demand real solutions!**

**District

**4, Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold****

**"The Jeffries Street Junction"**

Right here, on the corner of Jeffries Street in The Cedars, a woman sifting through a trash can exposes the grim reality of neglect in our city.

**Overflowing garbage. Unsanitary conditions. No solutions.**

**Council Member Carolyn King Arnold,** this is your watch—when will the residents of The Cedars see real action? Dallas deserves streets that are clean, safe, and dignified for all. It’s time to confront the chaos and demand bold leadership.

**Call Council Member Arnold today** and let her know The Cedars is DONE waiting for change.

**District 14, Councilman Paul Ridley**

**"The Expressway Panhandling Crossroads"**

At this bustling Central Expressway intersection, panhandlers have claimed the streets, creating chaos and putting drivers and pedestrians at risk. This isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of Dallas residents!

**Council Member Paul Ridley,**it’s time to step up and take action.

**Panhandling is illegal** in Dallas for a reason, and this blatant takeover is an insult to hardworking citizens who deserve safe and clean intersections.

To Report an Encampment: Dial 3-1-1 or Call (214) 670-3111 tel:(214)%20670-3111 and Click on your

**District Councilman to Email them with the Date and Camp Location.**

Chad West, Council District 1 mailto:[email protected]

Jesse Moreno, Council District 2 mailto:[email protected]

Zarin D. Gracey, Council District 3 mailto:[email protected]

Carolyn King Arnold, Council District 4 mailto:[email protected]

Jaime Resendez, District 5 mailto:[email protected]

Omar Narvaez, District 6 mailto:[email protected]

Adam Bazaldua, District 7 mailto:[email protected]

Tennell Atkins, District 8 mailto:[email protected]

Paula Blackmon, District 9 mailto:[email protected]

Kathy Stewart, District 10 mailto:[email protected]

Jaynie Schultz, District 11 mailto:[email protected]

Cara Mendelsohn, District 12 mailto:[email protected]

Gay Donnell Willis, District 13 mailto:[email protected]

Paul E. Ridley, District 14 mailto:[email protected]

**Mission Statement:**

Keep Dallas Safe exists to address crime and homelessness in Dallas with the goal of transforming Dallas into the safest large city in Texas for residents and businesses. We aim to have a City Council that prioritizes crime rate which directly determines the quality of life in Dallas. We do this by fighting against the "defund the police" movement, holding accountable our city leaders' efforts towards lowering district crime rates, and highlighting our city's homelessness problems by pushing for enforcement of the prohibition of urban camping.

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