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Editorial: Why Dallas needs more transparency from new Fair Park Foundation, State Fair

2016-07-18T14:43:47-05:00

Editorial The Dallas Morning News Originally published July 15, 2016 When the Dallas Park and Recreation Board next meets to discuss Mayor Mike Rawlings’ plan to turn over management of Fair Park to the new Fair Park Texas Foundation, the public will be invited. The notes and records that come out of the meeting will be preserved and made available if requested. And when the board finally votes, probably next month, residents who will have to live with the decision will be invited to watch. That's the beauty of Texas' imperfect but absolutely vital open-government laws. That openness should not disappear [...]

Editorial: Why Dallas needs more transparency from new Fair Park Foundation, State Fair2016-07-18T14:43:47-05:00

Dallas attorneys fight to keep records secret after missing deadlines

2014-04-25T16:52:57-05:00

By Steve Thompson The Dallas Morning News Originally published April 22, 2014 Lawyers for the city of Dallas are taking on the Texas attorney general’s office in court, hoping to escape a penalty for missing deadlines triggered by public information requests. The outcome will have “a sweeping impact” on state open records law, a brief by the attorney general says. The city has a spotty record of handling public information requests on time. Attorney General Greg Abbott has called Dallas a “repeat offender” that “consistently ignores statutory deadlines.” On Thursday during a hearing in Austin, Dallas will argue before the 13th [...]

Dallas attorneys fight to keep records secret after missing deadlines2014-04-25T16:52:57-05:00

Public has right to hear Dallas City Council discussion

2014-01-14T03:02:07-06:00

The Dallas Morning News Originally published Oct. 21, 2013 The Dallas City Council plans to meet behind closed doors Wednesday to discuss city staffers’ questionable activity impeding the local launch of Uber, an online car service. The public has a right to hear this discussion, in spite of the twisted rationale cited by Mayor Mike Rawlings and City Attorney Warren Ernst to keep it closed. Uber allows customers to use a mobile phone app to summon independent, licensed limousine drivers. That puts Uber in direct competition with traditional taxi companies like Yellow Cab. It’s easy and quick, though often more expensive. [...]

Public has right to hear Dallas City Council discussion2014-01-14T03:02:07-06:00

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