Dallas Voters Face $443M Public Safety Vote | Texas News

Dallas voters face a high-stakes November ballot: a $443 million bond for public safety upgrades that could cost up to $629 million with interest. City leaders call it essential modernization, but Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn warns it’s a reckless “blank check” that could bankrupt the city’s credit and force the abandonment of City Hall. Her biggest concern? Moving the 911 call center out of City Hall, which she fears compromises public safety and security. Critics liken the proposal to a “wolf in sheep’s clothing,” and a failed motion to fund City Hall repairs underscores the tension. If voters reject the big package, Mendelsohn predicts a smaller, $114 million alternative focused only on a police training facility may return in May. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fab088c29498568e