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Announcing Mayor’s Youth Fitness Initiative

Aug 23 2010
Today we announce the formation of the Mayor’s Youth Fitness Initiative, a public-private partnership designed to create and cultivate programs and funding to address the issues our city’s children face. Oncor has committed $1 million to program, which will also help ensure Dallas’ 42 Recreation Centers -- previously facing severe budget cuts and reduced hours -- will remain open and be the cornerstone to our fitness program.
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New conference today at noon in the Flag Room

Aug 23 2010
Like many cities around the country, Dallas has been facing its share of challenges in balancing the budget. Today at noon, we will make an announcement that will help close the budget gap as we also launch a new, city-wide initiative. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter to learn more.
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Love Field decision will benefit Dallas

Aug 18 2010
Today, the Dallas City Council decided to move forward with an open and competitive bid process for the concession contracts in the new terminal at Dallas Love Field. This is a promising step for Love Field, for Dallas taxpayers and for our city.
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Open, competitive bid process at Love Field

Aug 18 2010
This morning, the Dallas City Council discusses the proposed no-bid concession contracts for our new terminal at Dallas Love Field. I remain committed to an open, competitive bid process. Six of my colleagues share this view. One uncommitted member holds the deciding vote, which could come today or next week. I encourage you to share your views with your Councilmembers.
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Virgin America lands at D/FW

Aug 10 2010
We welcome Virgin America and its innovative approach to airline service and look forward to a long and productive partnership.
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Mayor's Summer Reading Program

Aug 08 2010
The Mayor's Summer Reading Program will have its End Party at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., on Sat., Aug 14, from 10 a.m. until noon.
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Proposed 2010-2011 City of Dallas budget

Aug 08 2010
This week, my colleagues on the Dallas City Council and I begin reviewing the proposed 2010-2011 City of Dallas budget.
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Mayor's Back to School Fair

Aug 04 2010

On Thurs., Aug. 5, thousands of Dallas schoolchildren will join me at the 14th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fair at Fair Park's Automobile and Centennial Buildings. Our sponsors, hundreds of volunteers and I will help economically disadvantaged children start off the new school year with many of their school-related needs met. More »

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Giraffes, Monkey & Lepperts

Jun 25 2010

On June 26th, join me at the Dallas Zoo for Giraffes, Monkeys & Lepperts. A benefit for Education is Freedom. More »

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Competition Needed For Love Field Concessions

Jun 22 2010

I've been working hard with key Council members for a competitive bidding process for concession contracts at Love Field. Thanks for your continued support. More »

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