Tweets from the Office of the Mayor of the @CityOfDallas, @Johnson4Dallas
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A reminder: Outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people are now banned under the governor’s order. The mayor is not granting exceptions at this time.
Be safe this 4th of July and help slow the spread of #COVIDー19.
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The Dallas City Council unanimously voted to approve a resolution to condemn the attack on Israel by Hamas. wfaa.com/article/news/local/…
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Incredible that both of our sitting U.S. senators participated in our @cityofdallas inauguration ceremony yesterday! Thank you, @JohnCornyn and @tedcruz! 💯
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.@SMU to wear Dallas uniforms for Thursday’s game to show support for city after tornado. Thanks, @SMUMustangs! #PonyUpDallas fox4news.com/sports/smu-to-w…
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Just heard great news from @mcuban: He will add $1 million to his initial $100k contribution to the Dallas Education Foundation! Thank you, Mark, for this extremely generous gift for @dallasschools students! It will be a major boon to our city’s recovery from Sunday’s tornado.
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Last week, I made a friendly wager on the @SMU vs. @uofmemphis game with @MayorMemphis. Since Memphis pulled off the narrow victory, Mayor Strickland will take over this Twitter account for half the day today.
Mayor, take it away…
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I am excited that my first official event as Mayor is a celebration of #ImmigrantHeritageMonth. The U.S. is a nation of immigrants, and I’m proud that Dallas is and will always be a welcoming city.
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I am saddened to learn about the death of a Dallas icon, T. Boone Pickens. While he might have been an Oklahoma boy, he’ll always be remembered as a Texas legend. I’m incredibly grateful for his many contributions to Dallas. My thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends.
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Excited to be at the American Airlines Center today to honor @swish41 with the unveiling of Nowitzki Way.
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.@SMU and its athletics should be Dallas’ college athletic program. Excited for more @SMUMustangs football tomorrow. #PonyUpDallas
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For the third time as mayor, @Johnson4Dallas awarded a Key to the City of Dallas — the highest honor he can bestow.
Here was the big moment on #SouthOakCliffDay:
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Readout of Mayor Johnson’s first official visit to Monterrey, Mexico — Dallas’ Sister City link.medium.com/HuR8gCH7Qob
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This morning, I welcomed Tamaulipas Governor @fgcabezadevaca to Dallas.
It was great to learn about Tamaulipas and how Dallas can deepen its connections to Tampico. I look forward to continuing our relationship!
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Dallas officials urging residents to stay home or seek shelter as winter storm rolls on dallasnews.com/news/weather/…
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Dallas County has NO known cases of Coronavirus as of this morning.
Here is what you need to know about COVID-19 and how you can prepare.
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Three years ago today, the @CityOfDallas lost 5 brave officers who gave their lives to protect our city. We must remember these officers and remember all the officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. #DallasStrong
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I think the relationship between @SMU and @CityOfDallas will only going to get stronger over the time that I’m the mayor of Dallas. Great to have the football team captains and Coach Dykes at our council meeting yesterday. dallasnews.com/sports/smu-mu…
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Mayor @Johnson4Dallas and the Dallas City Council welcomed the state champions, @SOCGoldenBearFB, to Dallas City Hall today.
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I am excited to help open the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum today. This is a place that will educate humanity about the history and the nature of hatred and a place that will inspire generations of Upstanders. #DHHRM #DallasHolocaustMuseum
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Was your home damaged due to the 2021 winter storm? Did you pay a licensed contractor to fix it? You may be eligible for reimbursement through the new City of Dallas Emergency Home Repair rebate program. To find out eligibility, call 214-670-3644 or email HIPP@dallascityhall.com.
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This is a good list, and your business should want to be on it. dallasnews.com/food/restaura…
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Several players too.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban among the huge crowd gathered at a #GeorgeFloyd prayer vigil outside Dallas Police headquarters.
Photo credit to #WFAA photojournalist @chancehorner.
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Thank you to @swish41, @mcuban, Coach Carlisle, and the @dallasmavs organization for all you do for @CityOfDallas. It was great to honor Dirk for his work on and off the court.
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For 21 seasons, Dirk captivated us with his play on the court. We watched him grow from a raw talent to an NBA MVP to a champion to a bona fide legend of the game
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I trust the Dallas Police Department will conduct a thorough investigation into the death of Joshua Brown. Until we know more about this incident, I encourage everyone to refrain from speculation. (1/2)
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The @CityOfDallas City Council just voted unanimously to officially rename Olive Street, between North Field Street and Victory Avenue, “Nowitzki Way” in honor of @swish41. Thank you, @jasonterry31, for coming to City Hall today on his behalf. We love our @DallasMavs! 🏀
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We have lost a true Dallas icon. Ross Perot was a veteran, successful businessman, and philanthropist who spent his life working hard to make our city, state, and country better. My thoughts and prayers are with the Perot family during this difficult time. dallasnews.com/business/busi…
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To all the @smu_football fans who made the trip this past weekend — thank you for coming to Memphis. Thank you for adding to a great atmosphere and fun weekend of football. Tell your friends and come visit again soon.
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I am honored to have been selected for the Bloomberg @Harvard City Leadership Initiative. The program brings together 40 mayors from around the world to meet, exchange ideas, and discuss how best to approach solving pressing problems for our respective constituencies.
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The @CityofDallas is home to more than 43,000 veterans. Today, we honor them and all those who have bravely fought for our country.
Thank you, veterans, for your service, and happy #VeteransDay!
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Memphis continues to change the world. The can-do, will-do spirit that powers Memphis drives the UofM. We're culturally diverse and complex. We push boundaries and discover new ways of thinking. For more, visit memphis.edu/
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As of 9 a.m., Dallas has received 17 buses full of people escaping Hurricane Laura's devastation. We have taken in 305 evacuees and filled 152 hotel rooms.
Visit the city web page for updates: dallascityhall.com/departmen…
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The @CityOfDallas City Council just unanimously approved our FY 2019-2020 Budget with a tax rate DECREASE while preserving funding for essential services and boosting our police and fire salaries 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson wants more money for police, city services in next budget dallasnews.com/news/politics…
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.@Johnson4Dallas: Dallas extends emergency declaration through April 29 dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…
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From July: @SMU has a strong case for a major college athletic conference, by @Johnson4Dallas
@SMUMustangs @SMUFB dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…
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The @CityOfDallas has opened a temporary overnight shelter at the @KBHCCDallas.
The shelter will add bed capacity as overnight shelters have lost beds due to social distancing precautions for #COVID19.
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“Now, thanks to our commitment to both data-driven policing strategies and community-based solutions, Dallas will soon report two consecutive years of year-over-year violent crime decreases — an extraordinary achievement …” nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas…
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I want to recognize our first responders’ response to this tornado. They sprang quickly into action to make sure no one was trapped in an unsafe structure or left in danger.
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On this #Juneteenth, let’s reflect on how far we have come as a people and think about how we can become a more just and equitable nation.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s goals for 2022 include lower tax rate, more affordable housing dallasnews.com/news/politics…
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Walking with my family this morning in some local neighborhood parades for the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
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The Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year 2019: Holocaust survivor Max Glauben dallasnews.com/opinion/texan…
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Today, the @CityOfDallas City Council recognized @SMU_Football for their big win over @TCUFootball this past weekend. They brought the Iron Skillet back to Dallas! #PonyUpDallas
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My heart is heavy as I see the reports out of Philadelphia. Dallas knows this pain too well. Our thoughts are with the city, its first responders and their families.
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Did you get one of these tonight? @Johnson4Dallas asked if we could get these alerts out, and @DallasOEM made it happen!
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Excited to announce that the @CityofDallas was the recipient of the 2019 National Mayor’s Climate Protection Award. Dallas has made tremendous strides over the past year in initiating climate planning and adopting a green energy policy that is both cost-conscious and innovative.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis’ makes a difference in the lives of our young people, especially those who need it most, every single day. To learn more about the great work they do, visit bgcm.org/
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Mayor Johnson proclaims ‘Dale Hansen Day’ in Dallas link.medium.com/VJU4V8m3djb
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I’m honored to serve as Mayor of the @CityofDallas. My colleagues and I are ready to get to work for the people of our city. Tune in to our first City Council briefing meeting at 9 am. dallascitynews.net/watch-liv…
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Dallas setting up COVID-19 test sites near AAC, Ellis Davis Field House fox4news.com/news/dallas-set…
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You deserve an art break.
Art break! Take a virtual tour of the @DallasMuseumArt 's exhibit "Flores Mexicanas: Women in Modern Mexican Art."
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Our dedicated police officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel have been critical to our tornado recovery efforts. We are proud of them and wish them a happy #NationalFirstRespondersDay!
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Nikki Johnson, the First Lady of Dallas, is out helping to distribute water to people in need today. William is also helping while working on his muscles. 💪
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.@SMU loans subzero freezer to the @CityOfDallas for COVID-19 vaccine storage #Pfizervaccine link.medium.com/UIxz1OZYwdb
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“We welcome @FrontierCorp to Dallas and thank them for confirming what we all know is true: Dallas is the best city in America for business.” wfaa.com/article/money/busin…
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The @CityOfDallas stands with @ElPasoTXGov in the wake of today’s horrible tragedy. Our collective thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those whose lives were lost and to those who were injured.
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Dallas mayor thinks city could host second NFL team alongside Cowboys dallasnews.com/sports/cowboy…
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“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.
Mark 16:6
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A beautiful day for a parade in downtown Dallas. Happy #SouthOakCliffDay in the @CityOfDallas!
@SOCGoldenBearFB @dallasschools @socbearcave @DowntownDallas
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The Dallas City Council just approved a competitive economic incentive package and @CityofDallas will hopefully soon be welcoming @Uber to our city. Uber's expansion in Dallas will bring thousands of high-paying jobs & a $110 million investment to our city. Excited for Dallas!
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.@CityOfDallas is preparing to open Bachman Recreation Center at 2 a.m. for people seeking shelter.
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"You deserve and can have a city government that taxes you less and delivers essential city services more efficiently and cost effectively. The time to change course is now — before we hit the fiscal iceberg and while the ship can still be turned around!" medium.com/dallasmayor/mayor…
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Why this could be the year @SMU succeeds in getting Dallas to #PonyUp for football, via @SharonFGrigsby. CC: @smumustangs, @DavidBlewettD14, @CityofDallas dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…
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Dallas COVID-19 czar: We are becoming less vigilant about COVID-19 too soon. dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…
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Here is Mayor @Johnson4Dallas’ official proclamation declaring June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth in Dallas.
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In Washington today to accept a $920,000 grant from @RockefellerFdn to help drive responsible development in Dallas' Opportunity Zones. The @CityOfDallas will work to improve the quality of life for residents in areas of town that have not shared in Dallas' prosperity.
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If you need help finding a warm space (and getting there), email counciloffice(AT)dallascityhall.com.
If you’re having a medical emergency, call 911.
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A significant tornado hit @CityOfDallas last night. But we were incredibly fortunate, considering the path of the storm, that we have no reported fatalities or serious injuries at this time.
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in 1996, only two hundred people lived in downtown Dallas.
We now have nearly 12,000 residents downtown, which is just amazing. @DtownDallasInc
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You should, and we cannot stress this enough, fill out the Census.
The Census Bureau lopped a month off the time people have to respond to the 2020 census.
Texas is already lagging behind the country in response rates, with low-income and Hispanic Texans at high risk of being missed in the count. bit.ly/31q2i1j
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Dallas Fed ex-chief to lead city’s economic recovery task force dallasnews.com/business/econ…
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Beginning this Thursday, @DallasParkRec is implementing a new strategy to decrease traffic on the Katy Trail.
M-W: Normal access
Thursday and Saturday: Open to users with last names starting with letters A-L.
Friday and Sunday: Open to users with last names M-Z.
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Latest: 4 firefighters and 3 civilians injured in the explosion at the apartment complex in southern Dallas. Mayor @Johnson4Dallas is receiving updates from @DallasPD and @DallasFireRes_q and visiting injured civilians, firefighters, and their families at @Parkland.
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Today, @VoteOmarNarvaez and my City Council colleagues surprised me with this incredible @CityOfDallas birthday cake. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us at City Hall after our council meeting.
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We all would like to return to experiencing precedented events. Until then, stay warm and conserve power if you have it.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Calls for ‘Across-the-Board’ Property Tax Cut, Additional Police Hires in 2023 Budget thetexan.news/dallas-mayor-e…
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I’m proud to join @MayorOfLA and a coalition of Mayors from across the U.S. in calling on Congress to pass the Ending Homelessness Act. The legislation would direct $13 billion to support the work of cities to address homelessness. nbclosangeles.com/news/local…
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What did I spy today from my office on the 5th floor of Dallas City Hall? A family of 🦆 chilling in the plaza fountain! What an honor and privilege to be the Mayor of @CityOfDallas. I ❤️ #Dallas!
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#BehindTheScenes Dallas Mayor @Johnson4Dallas chats with @SMU President Gerald Turner before the first @SMU_Football game of the season. Mayor Johnson sporting SMU gear down to the socks. #PonyUpDallas #PonyUp 🐎🏈
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Dallas City Council unanimously passes Mayor Eric Johnson’s proposal for a Veteran Affairs Commission link.medium.com/rSU2KJluodb
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Dallas Mayor Johnson Named to COVID-19, Criminal Justice Commission nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas…
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Dallas mayor proposes $6.5 million in salary cuts to fund public safety initiatives wfaa.com/article/news/local/… via @wfaa
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Walking along Royal Lane near Preston Road with @LeeforDallas looking at the damage.
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This morning, the @CityOfDallas City Council recognized @UT_Dallas in honor of its 50th anniversary. The university provides a strong and affordable education to thousands of students, and I laud its efforts to modernize our workforce.
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Dallas Mayor Calls For Citywide Ovation Honoring Front-Line Workers, 'We Have Heroes Among Us' cbsloc.al/2V8uSlF#.XpZXKR4rS…
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I’m heartened the @CityOfDallas received this $500k grant to honor Juanita Craft’s legacy. The Craft House tells a piece of Dallas history that has long been ignored. Telling that history is vital as we deal with modern challenges. Can’t wait to visit. dallasnews.com/opinion/comme…
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