What’s going on at Dallas City Hall?

(Dallas City Council) – Greetings and Happy Summer! From July 1 through Aug. 1, the Dallas City Council will recess from the horseshoe business on Wednesdays. However, the day-to-day district operations will continue as usual. Budget season is on us and community meetings virtually and in person are planned and budget planning teams are busy. When the council returns in August, we will receive recommendations on the fiscal year 2024-25 budget. This month, I am sharing information regarding the budget process because I believe it is important for us to understand the work to determine the monies necessary to operate the city of Dallas and the value of public input. Related Stories The city’s budget is a compliance mandate of both the City Charter and Texas State Law. According to Jack Ireland, the city’s chief financial officer, the annual budget is a policy document which serves as a financial plan, an operation, and communication guide. City revenue and city expenditures are demonstrated in the city budget. Details of the budget show what the city needs for city services. Components of the city budget are categorized as operating budget funds and capital budget funds. The operating budget funds include money for...