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Dallas City Council’s Contract Reform Could Unlock New Support for Forgotten Histories

10-5 Vote unleashes a new era of possibilities

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Daniel Greig Babb
Oct 11, 2025
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In a 10–5 vote on Wednesday, the Dallas City Council approved a sweeping change to its contract approval process, raising the threshold for expenses that require full council oversight. The move, aimed at streamlining city operations, could have unexpected benefits for long-overlooked projects—including the restoration of the Dallas City Cemetery, where…

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