Five candidates are vying to replace Dallas City councilmember Casey Thomas in District 3. The election is May 6. Early voting starts April 24.
Dallas Times HeraldDoyle, 74, worked for the city of Dallas more than 20 years, many as a code inspector and was once in charge of all the city’s street lights and thoroughfares. A round of layoffs in which he got a pink slip sparked a desire to improve the city’s fiscal responsibility. He said he’s running for office “to make sure that the money is spent wisely.” Doyle ran for council in 1983 and 1985.
“I live in the southern part of Dallas,” he said. “We have no major venue here. Anytime you want something for entertainment, you got to go to the suburbs, or go across the Trinity River. It’s like the tale of the two cities. No money has been invested over here.”Gracey, councilman Thomas’ legislative adviser, is running for the District 3 spot to continue economic development work started by his predecessor.a first-time council candidate, an executive pastor and longtime civil servant.
“I’m sure there’s going to be a lot that I don’t know,” Gracey said. “But I do know how to get things done because of the relationships and leadership roles I’ve had within the city.”said his family has always been poor. He grew up in a military family, was raised by a single parent, and has worked as a mechanic for years. Sims, 34, said he loves to volunteer for school and toy drives and is involved in coaching youth sports.
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