Issue No. 46♦ November 17, 2023 | |
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Welcome Back from Maternity Leave!!
District 9 Council Liaison Consuela Avila
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We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Connie back. Over the last few months, Connie has been away taking care of her newborn baby, but is now back in full force. Our office will resume it's previous arrangement with Council Liaison Connie Avila assisting Councilwoman Blackmon with policy and procedures. Policy Analyst, Luke Tinker will handle all District 9 projects, and Council Assistant Chad Anderson will handle all constituent requests.
Friendly reminder: Please call 311 or file a Service Request through the OurDallas App, once that has been completed feel free to follow up with our office via phone or email.
Welcome back, Connie!
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PSA Regarding Sick and Deceased Gulls Near the White Rock Lake Spillway | |
We are aware of the influx of sick and deceased Gulls near the White Rock Lake spillway and are working with the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to address the situation. | |
Congratulation to CM Narvaez for Receiving the Public Leadership in the Arts Award | |
Congratulations to CM Narvaez for receiving the Public Leadership in the Arts Award presented by the National League of Cities and Americans for the Arts at this years National League of Cities Conference in Atlanta, Georgia! Notable alumni of this award include President Bill Clinton as well as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. What an incredible honor! | |
Annual Friends of the Dallas Police Department Awards Banquet | |
Last Monday, November 13th, I, along with CM Moreno, CM Willis, CM Gracey, and CM Resendez, had the honor of attending the annual Friends of the Dallas Police Department Awards Banquet. I would like to extend a congratulations to every award recipient, and a very special shoutout to Susana Villalpando for all of her hard work and dedication! | |
Districts 2 & 9 On the Go! | |
Join Council Member's Jesse Moreno of District 2 and Paula Blackmon of District 9 at Lubellas Patisserie on November 28th, 2023! The Council Members will be there from 2:00-3:30pm to hear from YOU. Enjoy a pastry and a coffee as you talk with your Council Member about concerns or questions you have regarding things happening in your community. See you then! | |
Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Survey | |
Please scan the QR code above to fill out a survey from the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization! | |
Dallas Climate Action Solar Survey | |
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Have you FALLen in love with solar?
The City of Dallas wants to know your opinions related to solar energy to help implement the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP).
Energy use is the biggest contributor to Dallas’ carbon footprint, contributing 64% of communitywide emissions in 2015. For this reason, the City of Dallas has prioritized the development and use of zero-emissions electricity sources like solar energy to meet its climate goals. You can help by sharing your ideas about solar energy today!
Take the Solar Survey by November 15th for a chance to receive a $50 gift card.
For more information, visit: www.dallasclimateaction.com/solar
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¿Le encanta la energía solar?
La Ciudad de Dallas quiere conocer sus opiniones sobre la energía solar para ayudar a implementar el Plan Integral de Acción Ambiental y Climática (CECAP).
El uso de energía es el que más contribuye a la huella de carbono de Dallas, ya que contribuyó con el 64% de las emisiones de toda la comunidad en 2015. Por esta razón, la Ciudad de Dallas ha priorizado el desarrollo y el uso de fuentes de electricidad de cero emisiones, como la energía solar, para lograr sus objetivos climáticos. ¡Puede ayudar compartiendo sus ideas sobre la energía solar hoy!
Complete la encuesta de energía solar antes del 15 de Noviembre para tener la oportunidad de recibir una tarjeta de regalo de $50.
Para más información visite: www.dallasclimateaction.com/solar
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week: Scholarship and Awards Gala
A message from D9 MLK Community Center Board Commissioner Kelly Drake:
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We are ramping up our efforts to have a spectacular week of celebratory events for January 2024. This includes the Gala Event and of course the wonderful parade. Each board member has been challenged to sell 10 MLK Gala tickets. The cost of a ticket is $215. HOWEVER DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AN EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OF 20% OFF. That means in November you can purchase a ticket for $172. You may purchase tickets using the link.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mlk-gala-tickets-679447414507?aff=oddtdtcreator
When purchasing a ticket at the discounted rate please use my code MLKD9. In addition to a wonderful meal & entertainment, the keynote address will be by the Rev Dr. Frederick Haynes. Pastor of Friendship West and the new President & CEO of the Rainbow Push Coalition. Commissioner John Wiley Price will be honored with the Trailblazer award. Channel 8's Tishara Parker will be MC of the event. YOUR TICKET HELPS SUPPORT $27,500.00 GIVEN IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
So where my people at? Help me get these tickets sold. Hope to see you at the event!
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For the Love of White Rock Lake Presents: Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up | |
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Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce Up happening Saturday, December 9th!! You know the drill! Come by our office as early as 8 AM to pick up tools to clean up the shoreline of White Rock Lake OR sign up to kayak and clean up the water!
Sign up for Padillacs to pick up trash from the water - sign up at our website https://whiterocklake.org/padillacs/ so our Padillacs volunteers know how many kayaks to prepare!
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Bath House Cultural Center | |
Our annual art sale Art Mart is coming to the Bath House next week! Join us on November 17-19, as we showcase an eclectic array of original works in diverse media crafted by local and regional artists. Don't miss this perfect opportunity to jumpstart your holiday shopping and find unique gifts for you and your loved ones while nurturing and celebrating our local arts scene. https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/2023-art-mart/ | |
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Join us under the beautiful trees and look out towards the lake during our Sunsets and Serenades acoustic series. Curated by DFW Indie/Alt Folk Singer-Songwriter, Amari Amore, this unplugged music series will activate the public art piece titled, A Place to Perform by Linnea Glatt.
This Fall 2023, we are activating A Place to Perform for an outdoor, acoustic concert series with performances by Amari Amore, Maya Piata, and Xyzsa Love. This FREE concert series begins at 6:30 p.m. We have some seating available, but please feel free to bring your chairs and blankets!
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | |
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Holiday at the Arboretum returns with a garden transformed for the magic of the season including the return of our beloved Christmas Village, the 12 Days of Christmas and our Dazzling Musical Tree! We also invite you to visit our historic DeGolyer House, elaborately decorated by renowned designer Michael Hamilton, and featuring our new collection of nearly 600 nutcrackers amongst other classic Christmas themes. This exhibit is open daily, and every Monday–Wednesday evening, beginning November 8.
Reserve day tickets Here: https://reservations.dallasarboretum.org/Info.aspx?EventID=3
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Save the date! Our much-anticipated tulip and daffodil sale is just around the corner. Members can enjoy an exclusive presale on November 29 at 9 am, while general sales will be open to everyone from November 30 to December 3, or until supplies last.
Visit the Hoffman Family Gift Store for our favorite tulip, paperwhite and daffodil bulb selections, including World Domination mix and last year’s favorite Sky High Scarlet. Bulbs are pre-chilled, meaning they’re ready to plant immediately – or you can refrigerate them if you plan to give them as a gift in December!
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Every two years, a local poet is honored with the Poet Laureate title and honorarium to recognize a career in writing exemplary poetry and their role in sharing poetry with the greater community. The Dallas Poet Laureate is a liaison, advocate and leader who inspires the diverse residents of Dallas to read, write, perform and appreciate the written and spoken word. If you want to be the next Dallas Poet Laureate, apply today: https://dallaslibrary2.org/.../poetlaureate_guidelines.php Submissions are due Dec. 15. | |
Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Presents: Tree Lighting at Casa Linda Plaza | |
Join us at Casa Linda Plaza for the tree lighting event on November 30th from 5:30-8:00 PM. Enjoy food, shopping, choirs, and kids' activities including Santa photos and train rides. Don't miss the tree lighting at 7:15 PM! Located at Buckner Blvd & Garland Road. See you there! | | |
Dallas Police Department - Northeast Division | |
Kids Health & Safety Fair | |
Saturday, November 11th, the Northeast Division of the Dallas Police Department held their annual Kids Health & Safety Fair! The day was a remarkable success, with an incredible turnout! Kids were met with food and activities, alongside some much needed resources such as free coat giveaways, medical vaccinations, and turkey distribution. Special shoutout to the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department for partaking in the event! | |
Office of Homeless Solutions Updates | |
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R.E.A.L. Time Rehousing
The R.E.A.L. Time Rehousing (RTR) team of homeless service providers, co-led by the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) and Housing Forward has successfully rehoused 2,700 (and counting) unique individuals as of October 17, 2023. The City and its partners now have a new goal of housing 6,000 unique individuals by 2025 across the expanse of the metroplex.
Give Responsibly Campaign Outreach Update
The Office of Homeless Solutions and Code Compliance work together to promote the Give Responsibly Campaign (GRC). This initiative aims to prevent street charity and illegal solicitation in the community through education and engagement. While providing alternative solutions for our residents experiencing homelessness.
The Office of Homeless Solutions Community Liaison and Code Compliance Neighborhood Code Representatives are partnering to visit businesses in hot spots across all districts. This joint effort aims to address issues related to homelessness and the adverse effects street charity and illegal solicitation have on the community. It will provide education on sustainably supporting those in need while ensuring a safer and more comfortable environment for businesses and their patrons.
OHS Street Outreach Update
Outreach is currently targeting several encampments, which will result in closure through the housing of those unsheltered individuals throughout the year. The team will outreach to these sites and meet with various persons experiencing homelessness to assess their needs in preparation for site closure via housing. During this time, the OHS Street Outreach Team will continue to engage with unsheltered residents through normal street outreach, connecting people with the needed resources, such as: getting IDs, working with Community Courts on expunging eligible tickets and offenses from their records, identifying medical needs, and getting them access to the Coordinated Access System (CAS). The RTR Community Dashboard is live and may be found here.
October 30 through November 3, 2023. Please note that these will be for debris removal and outreach only. All encampment cleaning requests are being resolved as time and weather allows and are subject to modification in response to special requests by City leadership.
H.A.R.T/eam Update
The Homeless Action Response Team (H.A.R.T/eam) is led by the Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) and encompasses four teams comprised of a core team of the following: Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Dallas Animal Services (DAS), Dallas Marshals, and Code Compliance (Code). This team is supplemented by Parks and Recreation, Dallas Fire & Rescue, and Public Works as needed. The purpose of H.A.R.T/eam. is to provide a quick response to immediate safety concerns around homeless encampments and hot spots. To report a critical issue regarding an encampment or panhandling, please submit a service request to 311 or the OurDallas smartphone app.
The teams are assigned and respond to time-sensitive, critical issues received via 311 and via email which are defined as:
- Issues raised by City Leadership and members of City Council requests
- Issues presenting an immediate safety concern (the presence of firearms, uncontrolled fires, reports of threatening behavior)
- Any issues which would derail the normal street outreach service resolution process
- Panhandling
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Owenwood Farm and Neighborhood Space | |
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Our annual Christmas drive (12/09) is approaching quickly!
Our registration closed as fast as it opened and we are at 300+ kiddos registered.
Donation letters have gone out to many stores in the area and we’re hopeful in receiving toys from Hope Supply again this year however, I’d love to have “adopt a family” style of donations this year as well.
I’d appreciate your help in pushing our flyers out to friends, family, social media groups, and anyone else you can think of that may adopt a family this year. 😊
Link to adopt a family form in case you’d like as well:
https://forms.gle/oM8NbVXStj4LfxKN7
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CITY OF DALLAS DATA RESOURCES
City of Dallas 3-1-1 Service Requests here
City of Dallas Crime Analytics here
City of Dallas Domestic Violence Crime here
City of Dallas Fire-Rescue is here
City of Dallas Open Data Portal is here
City of Dallas Single Family New Construction Permit here
City of Dallas Census Data Hub here
City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions Service Requests here
City of Dallas Vision Zero here
City of Dallas ForwardDallas Land Use Plan interactive map
City of Dallas Public Zoning Map here
City of Dallas Pavement Conditions map here
City of Dallas Employee Diversity here
City of Dallas FreshStart Program here
City of Dallas COVID-19 Response Funding here
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