Dallas City Council to vote on $5.2B proposed budget

Breakdown

• Dallas City Council is considering a $5.2 billion budget for the next fiscal year.
• Mayor Johnson has called for cuts to non-essential spending, including closing a library and eliminating the city's lobbying team. 19s
• Some council members support keeping the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library open part-time. 39s
• The budget includes hiring 350 new police officers, increased pay for public safety personnel, and more funding for street maintenance. 1m 14s
• Efforts to lower the property tax rate continue, but rising home values may lead to higher tax bills. 1m 43s