In anticipation of a proposed $1 billion 2024 bond package, Dallas officials created an online survey for residents to give feedback on what they would like bond money to go toward.
The details
The survey asks residents how they would invest $1,000 in various areas, including:
- Streets and transportation
- Parks and trails
- Flood and erosion control
- Libraries
- Housing
- Public safety
- Cultural arts
- City facilities
- Homeless assistance
- Information technology
- Economic development
What’s next
In addition to the online survey, Dallas officials are also in the process of hosting virtual open houses to learn about community needs. Upcoming dates include:
- Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.
- Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.
- Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.
Also of note
Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax recently proposed a $4.63 billion budget for fiscal year 2023-24 with a general fund budget of $1.84 billion.
The new general fund budget will include an increase of about 8.1%, or $138 million, over FY 2022-23. The budget proposal includes eight key priorities:
- Economic development
- Environment and sustainability
- Government performance and financial management
- Housing and homelessness solutions
- Public safety
- Quality of life, arts and culture
- Transportation and infrastructure
- Workforce, education and equity
Cecilia Lenzen contributed to this report.