# Meetings of Interest

> What's really happening in Dallas area government -- and what it means for you.

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## Posts
- [Meetings of Interest: Fish Love 🐟🍎](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-fish-love): Wise words on Rosh Hashanah from my rabbi on overcoming our selfish instincts in the year ahead.
- [Meetings of Interest: Three Chairs 🪑🫡](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-three-chairs): Mayor Eric Johnson's Friday afternoon committee shakeup signals the end of one of his longest-running political alliances. 
- [Meetings of Interest: Mystery Cuts 💰 🤫](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-mystery-cuts): Plus, the value of Dallas data centers, what's next in the push to leave City Hall, and the fallout from coming for a king -- and missing.
- [Meetings of Interest: Manager's Markup ✍🏽 📑](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-manager-s-markup): The city manager appears to be doing her best to avert an often bruising budget amendment process.
- [Meetings of Interest: Bond or Bust 🚔👨🏽‍🚒](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-bond-or-bust): The next council election is not until 2027, but the $443 million bond on this November's ballot may be an early verdict on voter confidence.
- [Meetings of Interest: Layoffs Ahead 🫤💼](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-layoffs-ahead): How the city manager plans to close a $51 million gap in the next budget year.
- [Meetings of Interest: Cracks in the Covenant ⛓️‍💥 ](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-cracks-in-the-covenant): Why your tax dollars alone are not enough to fund Dallas operations.
- [Meetings of Interest: Animal House 🦁💸](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-animal-house): The Dallas Zoo became an economic engine under private management. So why might it be on the chopping block in the upcoming Dallas budget?
- [Meetings of Interest: Calm Before Cuts ✄💰](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-calm-before-cuts): City Council heads into summer recess. Many are bracing for what is likely to be the toughest budget in recent memory. 
- [Meetings of Interest: Pension Gamble 🗳️](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-pension-gamble): A $941 million public safety and pension bond election might catch voters by surprise this November.
- [Meetings of Interest: Moving Out? 🚚](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-moving-out): Two more votes set for this week could advance plans to leave City Hall for a new Downtown location. 
- [Meetings of Interest: Strong(er) Mayor 💪](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-strong-er-mayor): Former mayors, business leaders, and reporters are igniting growing talk of Dallas government reform.
- [Meetings of Interest: New Ground 🏗️](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-new-ground): Budget crisis or not, Dallas has a lot of ground to cover in June. Plus: Ethics Code amendments, feral hogs, and booming airports. 
- [Meetings of Interest: Game Time ⚽️](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-game-time): World Cup 2026 kicks off in just over two weeks. Dallas is ready. Mostly. 
- [Meetings of Interest: Downtown Mandate 🏙️](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-downtown-mandate): A majority of residents want City Hall to remain in Downtown. They are split between the current location and a new site with better parking and transit access, according to City survey results. 
- [Meetings of Interest: "Saving" Downtown 🌇 ](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-saving-downtown): D CEO tackles what's at stake for our urban core. 
- [Meetings of Interest: DART Rides On 🚊🙌🏼](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-dart-rides-on): Voters in Addison, University Park, say "yes" to mass transit, while Highland Park bows out. A legendary Dallas figure deserves credit for the wins.
- [Meetings of Interest: Our Grand Bargain 🤝💸](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-our-grand-bargain): What Dallas can learn from Detroit's impressive climb from bankruptcy.
- [Meetings of Interest: Loose Change 🪙🧾](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-loose-change): A HOT-dollar audit, $45M in unobligated housing funds, and a fight over state public safety dollars.
- [Meetings of Interest: Civic Math ✄🤝](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-civic-math): Cutting "stipends" could very well cost Dallas taxpayers more in the long run. 
- [Meetings of Interest: Clock's Ticking ⏱️🏀](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-clock-s-ticking): As the self-imposed Mavericks deadline looms, Dallas may be getting closer to some real talk about what could replace City Hall.
- [Meetings of Interest: Who Benefits 🏡📈](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-who-benefits): Big bets on growth, transit, housing, and a new arena are starting to collide.
- [Meetings of Interest: 🌈☁ After Rainbows](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-after-rainbows): Colorful crosswalks will be wiped away beginning today under state and federal orders. Plus, DART, Dallas Wings, FIFA World Cup, and much more.
- [Meetings of Interest: Truth Serum 🌚](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-truth-serum): A bruising debate leads to dueling paths to stay and repair City Hall or relocate. 
- [Meetings of Interest: 'Dream On This' 🏀🌇](https://www.meetingsofinterest.com/p/meetings-of-interest-dream-on-this): Historic vote is set for Wednesday on the future of City Hall. Plus, FIFA World Cup countdown, new airport branding, and the mystery of L3.