The Dallas HERO Props That Passed Could Mean Trouble For …

Nov 6, 2024 · The controversial propositions that passed on Tuesday night likely spell trouble for Dallas city government and the police department. By Tyler Hicks November 6, 2024

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Dallas Propositions Results: How Dallas Voted, HERO Amendments

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Nov 6, 2024 · Proposition C: Proposition C would amend the Dallas city charter to increase the annual salary for the mayor to $110,000 (up from $80,000) and the annual salary for city …

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Nov 6, 2024 · The result: Passed with 55.02% of the vote. Proposition T Proposition T ties the city manager’s annual performance pay — and employment — to an annual quality of life survey. …

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How many 'hero' amendments did Dallas voters pass?

D allas voters appear to have passed two of three so-called "HERO amendments" on the November ballot, and the implications for City Hall could be wide-reaching. Amendments S and U passed with 55% and 51% of the vote, respectively. The first will waive the city's "sovereign immunity" and allow people to sue Dallas more easily. ...

Why did Dallas City Council cancel out the Dallas hero proposals?

The City Council initially approved three counter-proposals, Propositions K, M and N, to cancel out the Dallas Hero propositions. The Texas Supreme Court in September ordered the council to remove the three amendments, saying they didn’t clearly tell voters their approval would nullify Dallas Hero’s three proposals. ...

How will Propositions S T & U affect Dallas Police?

Propositions S, T and U are at the very end of the ballot. They could significantly effect the police department and alter how Dallas government operates if passed. ...

Will the Dallas hero proposals make sense?

Experts say while the reasons some people support the Dallas Hero propositions may make sense, the proposals could have unintended consequences. “If any of them do pass, it’s likely they won’t be felt immediately,” said Brian Owsley, an associate professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas’ College of Law. ...

Will Dallas hero raise signatures again?

Dallas HERO's success has laid a blueprint for other initiatives or voters to follow in Texas. Bennett also said he's willing to support raising signatures again to get the proposition that changes the city manager's salary to performance-based back on the ballot. ...

What does prop s mean for Dallas?

Prop S allows citizens to sue the city and have the court require Dallas adhere to Prop U – and all other laws – and recover attorney’s fees in the process so that Dallas can’t wriggle out of the people’s call for action. The city will almost certainly spend taxpayer money to challenge the propositions. ...