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The candidates have spoken and the voters have had plenty of opportunities to hear their pitch. Now, it is time for the voters to have the final say.
The North Dallas Gazette (NDG) recommends the voters consider the following three candidates.
Carolyn King Arnold for Dallas City Council District 4 has earned an opportunity to continue the work she began last December. After prevailing over more than a dozen opponents, Arnold reclaimed the seat she held before losing to former Mayor Pro Ten Dwaine Caraway.
Last fall, NDG endorsed Arnold because of her experience at a time the district needed stability. Also, NDG believes the community deserves an opportunity for her to continue the work she pledged to the voters:
- Developing smart economics such as better housing and transportation;
- Creating workforce and education opportunities through vocational training; and
- Establishing an overall quality of life with safe and clean neighborhoods and quality healthcare.
DeDe Alexander Dallas City Council District 10 has earned the right to represent the growing progressive movement in Dallas. She spent countless hours working for other candidates in 2018. She personally held voter registration drives, including at unique places to reach the younger voters where they were. Also, Alexander partnered with RideShare2Vote to help produce the record turnout for the 2018 Midterms.
As a counseling professional, serving individuals in the criminal justice arena, Alexander can provide a different perspective to the mental health challenges which contribute to the city’s growing homelessness crisis. Alexander can also work with law enforcement as the community needs to continue to bridge a widening gap. She wants to deliver solutions to the lack of affordable housing facing working families and address the infrastructure needs in the area of transportation.
Alexander has worked hard to get others to the table, now is her turn to provide a voice for District 10 on the Dallas City Council.
Rodwaan Saleh, Irving City Council Place 2 will provide a needed voice for a growing and thriving community in the North Texas suburb. His commitment to focus on protecting the rights of homeowners against encroaching gentrification and alternatives for youth.
Read more in our full endorsement here.
