Public safety rates as top issue as majority believe Dallas is on the right track. — DALLAS — New survey results released Wednesday show that Mayor Eric L. Johnson, who is in the final year of his first four-year term in office, has earned a 77% job approval rating. Only 17% of survey respondents disapproved of the mayor’s job performance. The survey, conducted by Garin Hart…

DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Friday evening will join famed Dallas boxing trainer Derrick James to speak to about 250 kids from Dallas Boys & Girls Clubs before a screening of Creed III. Mayor Johnson and James both were members of Dallas Boys & Girls Clubs while growing…

DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson hosted Her Excellency Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, on Wednesday at City Hall. She was accompanied by Helene Honeybone, Honorary Consul of Sweden in Dallas. The Kingdom of Sweden currently holds the Presidency for the Council of the European Union…

Kirk previously served as Dallas mayor and United States Trade Representative. — DALLAS — Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that former United States Ambassador Ron Kirk will join the Mayor’s International Advisory Council (MIAC). Kirk served as the U.S. Trade Representative from 2009–2013 and previously served as the mayor of Dallas from 1995–2002. As part of the MIAC, he joins six other…

DALLAS — Mayor Eric Johnson and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Thursday announced that for the upcoming Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers playoff game, they have made a friendly wager: a “Tiff’s Treats Throwdown.” Tiff’s Treats, which has locations in Dallas and Tampa, has agreed to provide 500 dozen…

France is the first as talks continue with other nations. — DALLAS — Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that the Trade Office of France has officially opened in the city’s International District in North Dallas. The Trade Office of France, a partnership between the City of Dallas and the French-American Chamber of Commerce, hosted its first meetings Monday. …

“Creating new public spaces out of land we already own can improve the health and quality of life of countless residents, children, and families across Dallas.” — DALLAS — Mayor Eric Johnson on Monday requested an inventory of vacant, unused, and underused city-owned land to determine what can be transformed into a park, playground, sports court, or affordable housing. Mayor Johnson made the request in a memo to City Manager T.C. Broadnax. The mayor, who has made…

The mayor discussed the “3 P’s,” a 10-point plan for the year ahead, and the future of Fair Park and the convention center. — The following is the full prepared text and video of Mayor Eric Johnson’s 2022 State of the City Address. Madam Secretary, City Manager Broadnax, City Attorney Caso, City Auditor Swann, Judge Robinson, members of the Dallas City Council, esteemed elected officials, board and commission members, city staff, honored guests…

DALLAS — Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that he will host his annual State of the City address on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Fair Park. This will be the fourth time that Mayor Johnson has delivered a State of the City address, which is required by the City Charter…