November Election
Early voting takes place October 21 – November 1. Find your nearest voting location in Dallas County, Collin County, or Tarrant County.
Promoting Long-Term Economic Growth and Vitality in North Dallas
TREC advocates for public policy issues that impact our industry and promote long-term economic growth and vitality throughout the region. The November 5 ballot includes several major issues that could have a significant impact on the commercial real estate industry. Below are TREC PAC’s endorsements and recommendations for the coming election.
On the Ballot
Charter Amendments
There are a variety of amendments up for vote in the upcoming election. While TREC has not taken a stance on every proposition, we have listed those that could potentially impact the Dallas commercial real estate market and local economy.
Support Proposition L
TREC supports Proposition L, which would create an independent Office of the Inspector General to investigate accusations of corruption and unethical behavior at City Hall.
Oppose Propositions S, T, and U
The Real Estate Council voted to join a coalition comprising current and former elected officials, civic leaders, and business organizations to oppose Propositions S, T, and U on the November ballot. Following a thorough evaluation, we have determined these three petition-proposed amendments to the Dallas City Charter would be detrimental to the commercial real estate industry and harmful to our city.
You can read TREC Chair Mike Geisler’s letter to the Board about these propositions here. To learn more about how they will appear on the ballot, click here. Below are summaries of these propositions.
- Proposition S: This proposition permits residents to sue City Hall for perceived failures in the charter or ordinance enforcement. Developing a reputation for excessive litigation could concern businesses and investors, harm future economic development, and deter corporate relocations. ​​​​​​​
- Proposition T: This proposition links the City Manager’s employment and bonus compensation to an overly simplistic performance survey. This amendment would dissuade experienced candidates from considering the city manager position in Dallas because a survey of 0.1% of Dallas residents could lead to their automatic termination.
- ​​​​​​​Proposition U: This proposition mandates the diversion of half of all new revenue – including from hotel taxes, public increment districts, and the Enterprise Fund – to public safety initiatives. While public safety is paramount, this requirement would constrain the City’s ability to allocate resources effectively and respond to evolving needs and trends. Additionally, some of the public safety objectives, such as increasing the total Dallas Police Department force to a minimum of 4,000 officers, exceed the hiring and training capacity of DPD and is not recommended by current or prior Chiefs of Police.
For more information about the Vote No Dallas coalition, click here.
TREC PAC Candidate Endorsements
TREC PAC endorses the following candidates in the 2024 November election:
Texas House of Representatives
District 66: Rep. Matt Shaheen (I)
District 67: Rep. Jeff Leach (I)
District 70: Rep. Mihaela Plesa (I)
District 98: Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (I)
District 100: Rep. Venton Jones (I)
District 102: Rep. Ana Maria Ramos (I)
District 103: Rep. Rafael Anchia (I)
District 104: Rep. Jessica Gonzalez (I)
District 105: Rep. Terry Meza (I)
District 108: Rep. Morgan Meyer (I)
District 109: Aicha Davis
District 110: Rep. Toni Rose (I)
District 111: Rep. Yvonne Davis (I)
District 112: Rep. Angie Chen Button (I)
District 113: Rep. Rhetta Bowers (I)
District 114: Rep. John Bryant (I)
District 115: Cassandra Garcia Hernandez
Texas Senate
District 8: Sen. Angela Paxton (I)
District 12: Sen. Tan Parker (I)
District 16: Sen. Nathan Johnson (I)
District 23: Sen. Royce West (I)
(I) = Incumbent
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