{"id":11281,"date":"2025-08-15T15:53:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T21:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/08\/15\/how-should-dallas-spend-its-5-2-billion-budget-residents-have-a-chance-to-speak-up\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T15:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T21:53:47","slug":"how-should-dallas-spend-its-5-2-billion-budget-residents-have-a-chance-to-speak-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/08\/15\/how-should-dallas-spend-its-5-2-billion-budget-residents-have-a-chance-to-speak-up\/","title":{"rendered":"How should Dallas spend its $5.2 billion budget? Residents have a chance to speak up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upcoming Budget Town Halls in Dallas<\/h1>\n

The city of Dallas is gearing up to discuss its nearly $5.2 billion 2025-26 budget, and residents are invited to share their thoughts and opinions. Multiple districts will be hosting bilingual town halls, both in-person and virtually, to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate.<\/p>\n

Over 2,000 residents responded to the city’s annual community survey, which helped shape the upcoming budget. The survey results, released in June, identified homelessness, street conditions, and crime as the city’s most significant problems. City officials will hold more than 20 meetings to seek residents’ input on how they would like the city to spend its money.<\/p>\n

Why Your Input Matters<\/h2>\n

The city’s budget affects everyone, and it’s essential to have a say in how the money is spent. By attending a town hall meeting, residents can express their concerns, suggest solutions, and help shape the city’s priorities. Whether you’re worried about public safety, transportation, or education, your input can make a difference.<\/p>\n

Bilingual Meetings<\/h3>\n

Dallas Districts 1, 2, 6, and 8 will host Spanish meetings for residents, both in-person and virtually. This ensures that Spanish-speaking residents can participate fully and have their voices heard. Additionally, the city will host a virtual bilingual town hall in Spanish on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration is required and will close three hours before the event.<\/p>\n

To register for the virtual town hall, use this link: https:\/\/tthm.wufoo.com\/forms\/city-of-dallas-teletownhall-registration\/<\/a><\/p>\n

2025-26 Budget Town Halls Schedule<\/h2>\n

Here is the schedule for the 2025-26 budget town halls:<\/p>\n

District 1<\/h3>\n

Aug. 25: Noon, virtual. Bilingual<\/p>\n

Aug. 26: 6 p.m. Tyler Street Church. Bilingual<\/p>\n

Districts 2 and 14<\/h3>\n

Aug. 25: 6 p.m. Samuell Grand Recreation Center<\/p>\n

Districts 2 and 6<\/h3>\n

Aug. 28: 6 p.m. KB Polk Recreation Center. Bilingual<\/p>\n

District 3<\/h3>\n

Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center<\/p>\n

Aug. 21: 6:30 p.m., virtual<\/p>\n

District 4<\/h3>\n

Aug. 21: 6 p.m. For Oak Cliff and virtual<\/p>\n

Aug. 26: 6 p.m. Kiest Park Recreation Center and virtual<\/p>\n

District 5<\/h3>\n

Aug. 21: 6 p.m. virtual<\/p>\n

Aug. 28: 6 p.m. Pleasant Grove Branch Library<\/p>\n

District 6<\/h3>\n

Thursday: 6 p.m. West Dallas Multipurpose Center<\/p>\n

Aug. 19: 6 p.m. virtual<\/p>\n

District 7<\/h3>\n

Aug. 19: 6 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center<\/p>\n

Aug. 28: 6 p.m., virtual<\/p>\n

District 8<\/h3>\n

Aug. 25: 6 p.m. Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center. Bilingual<\/p>\n

Aug. 26: 6 p.m. Singing Hills Recreation Center. Bilingual<\/p>\n

District 9<\/h3>\n

Aug. 21: 6 p.m., virtual<\/p>\n

Aug. 28: 6 p.m. Lochwood Branch Library<\/p>\n

District 10<\/h3>\n

Aug. 26: 6 p.m. virtual<\/p>\n

Aug. 28: 6 p.m. Willie B Johnson Recreation Center<\/p>\n

Districts 11 and 12<\/h3>\n

Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Fretz Park Branch Library<\/p>\n

District 11<\/h3>\n

Aug. 21: 6:30 p.m., virtual<\/p>\n

District 12<\/h3>\n

Aug. 21: 7 p.m. virtual<\/p>\n

District 13<\/h3>\n

Aug. 25: 7 p.m., virtual<\/p>\n

Aug. 28: 6 p.m. Walnut Hill Recreation Center<\/p>\n

District 14<\/h3>\n

Aug. 18: 6 p.m. virtual<\/p>\n

Getting More Information<\/h2>\n

For more information about the meetings, visit the city of Dallas Office of Financial Transparency.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The city of Dallas is committed to transparency and community engagement. By attending a budget town hall meeting, residents can make their voices heard and help shape the city’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and make a difference in your community.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

Q: What is the purpose of the budget town hall meetings?<\/h3>\n

A: The purpose of the budget town hall meetings is to seek residents’ input on how the city should spend its money and to provide an opportunity for residents to express their concerns and suggestions.<\/p>\n

Q: How can I register for the virtual town hall meeting?<\/h3>\n

A: To register for the virtual town hall meeting, use this link: https:\/\/tthm.wufoo.com\/forms\/city-of-dallas-teletownhall-registration\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Q: What districts will be hosting bilingual meetings?<\/h3>\n

A: Dallas Districts 1, 2, 6, and 8 will host Spanish meetings for residents, both in-person and virtually.<\/p>\n

Q: How can I find more information about the meetings?<\/h3>\n

A: For more information about the meetings, visit the city of Dallas Office of Financial Transparency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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