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**Parks and streets are for public use, not private living.**

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**Dallas city council members ignore the vagrancy problem.**

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**The homeless deserve real help, not help in their addictions.**

**Dallas HERO Calls on Residents to Tackle Homeless Encampments as National Crisis Deepens**

Homelessness is skyrocketing—up 18% nationwide [link removed]—as cities buckle under the weight of unaffordable housing, migration spikes, and failing policies. Here in Dallas, the crisis hits hard. But hope is on the horizon: Dallas HERO is rallying residents to tackle encampments head-on. [link removed]

Citing Texas Penal Code §48.05, which bans camping in public spaces without permission, Dallas HERO has delivered a 60-day notice to the city, urging leaders to enforce the law.

Their case is clear: inaction jeopardizes public safety and hinders real solutions for homelessness. Armed with Proposition S, [link removed] Dallas HERO urges residents to document encampments and share photos. This grassroots effort aims to spotlight the problem and drive meaningful change.

The national outlook is grim: over 770,000 people were counted as homeless this year, with family homelessness surging nearly 40%. While Dallas allegedly saw a 16% drop in homelessness over two years, encampments continue to grow, transforming public spaces into sprawling makeshift camps.

Just like Keep Dallas Safe, Dallas HERO supports proven models like San Antonio’s Haven for Hope [link removed], which combines housing and services to help people transition out of homelessness. Both stress that allowing encampments to persist deepens the crisis, endangers safety, and blocks progress.

Now is the moment for bold action in Dallas. Will we let encampments keep spreading, or will we embrace smart, compassionate solutions to reclaim public spaces and provide real, lasting help?

**Check out our Homelessness and Camps Tracker** to see the camps we’re monitoring. Know of one we missed? Hit the "Get in Touch" button to share its location. Together, we can reclaim public spaces, push for real solutions, and make a lasting impact on our city.

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**Press Highlights:**

Downtown Dallas Shooter Still at Large  [link removed]

Detectives are urgently seeking help identifying the suspect in the Dec. 14 shooting of 20-year-old Didier Orea. Security cameras captured clear images of the suspect. Have information? Please come forward to bring justice swiftly.

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City Hall Drama: 2024’s Most Sensational Stories [link removed]

Candy’s Dirt unveiled its 7 Most Sensational Dallas City Hall Stories of 2024. From HERO propositions to ForwardDallas controversies and beyond, it’s proof there’s never a dull moment in Dallas governance or local drama.

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Capital Murder Charges After Child’s Death [link removed]

A November shooting tragically claimed the life of a Dallas child. Now, three suspects, including a juvenile, face capital murder charges. How much more must we lose before bold action and decisive leadership are taken to protect our children?

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**Tracking Illegal Camps:**

**District 2, Councilman Jesse Moreno**

**"Freeway Fortress"**

Under the E R L Thornton Freeway, a sidewalk is overrun with tents, turning public space into a private camp and creating safety concerns for nearby residents and businesses. This growing encampment is a visible reminder of neglect and inaction.

**Council Member Jesse Moreno**, when will

**District 2** reclaim these areas for the community? It’s time for leadership to act decisively and prioritize the well-being of all residents.

**District 2, Councilman Jesse Moreno**

**"Trash Trail Takeover"**

At I-30 E near the Farmers Market, piles of trash block pathways, leaving residents to navigate a hazardous mess that’s both unsightly and unsafe. This area, once bustling with community activity, now serves as a glaring symbol of neglect and inaction.

**Council Member Jesse Moreno,** how much longer will this continue? The community deserves better—clean, safe spaces that reflect the pride and potential of

**District 2.**Leadership must deliver real, lasting solutions.

**District 11, Councilwoman Jaynie Schultz**

**"U-Turn Boulevard Beggar"**

A lone panhandler occupies the LBJ Freeway Frontage Road, creating safety risks for commuters and a growing sense of frustration for residents. This busy area deserves better than being reduced to a hub for unchecked activity.

**Council Member Jaynie Schultz**, when will

**District 11** address these recurring problems and reclaim public spaces? It's time for leadership to prioritize public safety and ensure these spaces serve their intended purpose.

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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