Since its founding in 1937, the Dallas Citizens Council has championed issues that other organizations weren’t willing or able to take on. This year, though the economy is slowly recovering and budgets are down, we must continue to invest in projects that will position the city for success in the future.

Issues such as transportation, education, health care and long-range water supply are just a few of the areas in which we have historically worked and will continue to work. North Texas fared comparatively well throughout the recession, but if we are to maintain our stability and growth, we must continue to invest in key issues to make it an attractive place for both citizens and businesses.

In fact, one of our biggest opportunities in North Texas continues to be bringing new companies and organizations to the area. By educating companies about the benefits of being located in the area, including easy access to transportation through our roads system, DFW International Airport and DART; our new arts district and expanding cultural influence; a low cost of living; an educated workforce; a favorable tax climate; excellent health care facilities and more, we can continue to make our region the positive force it has become.

We will continue to advance the issues that would benefit our city and advocate for investments that will positively impact the quality of life in our community. To learn more about the issues that we care about, click here.

Despite the remaining challenges, now is the time to ensure our future.

Best,
Joel Allison