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. [ more ]