Dallas City Council appoints new City Council Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – The Dallas City Council elected new officer leadership Wednesday. Councilmember Tennell Atkins has been reappointed as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Adam Bazaldua was appointed as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. These one-year appointments are effective June 17. Atkins represents District 8 and was elected in 2017. He is the chair of the Economic Development Committee, Ad Hoc Committee on Pensions, and the Ad Hoc Committee on Administrative Affairs. In the role of mayor pro tem, He will continue to assist in carrying out the duties of the mayor in their absence and play a crucial role in advancing the City Council’s agenda. Related Stories “I am honored by the support shown by my fellow City Council members to continue in this role,” Atkins said. “Working alongside my colleagues has been a true privilege. Dallas is a great city, and it is an honor to serve our residents in this capacity.” Bazaldua represents District 7 and was elected in 2019. He chairs the Committee of Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture. As deputy mayor pro tem, he will support the mayor pro tem and step in when both the mayor and mayor pro tem are...