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Join us in discussing neighborhood-focused topics at upcoming Town Hall meetings

As the economy strains, each of us as homeowners in District 3 is concerned about our families, our home investment, our neighborhood and our safety in and around our communities.

Although these concerns are not unique to our corner of the city, we do have the additional burden of reversing years of neglect, bad decision-making, and demographic shifts which have challenged many District 3 neighborhoods.

One of my top priorities is protecting and strengthening our neighborhoods.

Over the course of the last four months, we have taken on-the-ground tours with leaders from more than half of our neighborhood associations. Before the year is up, I will have walked and driven in and around all organized neighborhoods in District 3.

This "neighbor-eye view" is invaluable. We meet. We communicate one-on-one. Together, we see what you look at each and every day. And I am better able to understand the challenges you and your neighbors face.

The hurdles can, at times, seem overwhelming. Especially when it doesn't seem like the City is an effective partner in addressing your concerns.

High weeds, stray dogs, panhandlers, transients, illegal businesses, crimes of opportunity, abandoned properties, trash dumping, absentee landlords, uninsured drivers, graffiti, suspicious persons, music that blasts from speeding vehicles on our neighborhood streets, the dearth of neighbor-friendly economic development within walking distance of our homes ...

Homeowners are challenged enough by the economy. Neighborhoods are challenged enough by some people's ignorance of, or disrespect for, our laws and codes.

The least the City of Dallas can do is manage to be more than broken in its response when you need us.

Come talk with me at two upcoming Town Hall meetings. Let me tell you what we're doing to protect and strengthen our neighborhoods, what citizen stakeholders and neighborhoods are doing, and what I will continue to do as your best advocate at City Hall.

The councilman shouldn't have to be the heavy ... but if the system is broken and our neighborhoods are suffering as the result, I am more than happy to step up to that plate.


Dave Neumann

Town Hall Meetings
Upcoming District 3 Town Hall meetings include one held in conjunction with Texas State Senator Royce West at Kiest Park Recreation Center on June 17, and another in West Dallas on June 26. Learn more about these meetings.

District 3 Highlights
From an upcoming summit on public spaces and transit to summer concerts and art gallery exhibitions, check out what's happening this month in District 3.

City Highlights
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