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District 6 has the highest crime count in Dallas, with theft, drugs, assault, and homicide exceeding the citywide average. Drug-related crimes are particularly alarming, with fentanyl driving a growing opioid crisis. Non-fatal overdoses nearly doubled from 2,419 in 2018 to 3,818 in 2023, while overdose deaths surged 81%, from 347 in 2019 to 628 in 2023. Addiction often fuels criminal behavior, contributing to theft and other offenses, particularly motor vehicle theft, which District 6 ranks the highest in.
Homelessness, often driven by addiction and mental illness, is another critical issue impacting public safety and quality of life. Families shouldn’t have to navigate streets filled with drug use, waste, and encampments. The current "Housing First" initiative is inadequate; those struggling with addiction need treatment, not just housing. A treatment-first approach ensures individuals receive the support they need to overcome addiction or mental health issues, reducing the likelihood of relapse or repeated homelessness.
According to the 2023 Dallas Community Survey, residents rated the city's top three major issues as homelessness (75%), followed by crime (61%) and drugs (60%). Public safety concerns are particularly alarming, as approval ratings for police response times have dropped dramatically from 55% in 2014 to just 24% in 2023. Similarly, approval for crime prevention efforts fell from 50% to 23%, and satisfaction with police efforts to fight crime in neighborhoods declined from 57% to 34%. These statistics highlight an urgent need for stronger public safety measures and better resource allocation.
As your District 6 representative, I will equip our police with the resources and training to address theft, drugs, assault, illegal prostitution, and homelessness. I will fight to fully fund the police and fire pension, support community-based solutions like neighborhood watch programs, and advocate for Proposition U to expand our police force to 4,000 officers and increase starting salaries. Our current city council has failed to support these public safety initiatives, but I will fight to restore them. Where public safety thrives, businesses, opportunity, and quality of life thrive. Together, we can make District 6 a safer, stronger community for everyone."
Strengthen Law Enforcement
Fully fund and equip the police department to address crime effectively.
Attract and retain experienced officers with competitive pay, benefits, and training opportunities.
Boost police morale by fostering respect, support, and funding the much deserved pension plan.
Support the guidelines laid out in Proposition U.
Reduce Crime in Our Communities
Implement targeted policing strategies in high-crime areas to combat theft, drugs, and prostitution.
Expand and support neighborhood watch programs to strengthen community involvement in safety efforts.
Address the Roots of Crime
Provide job training, education, and after-school programs to prevent youth from turning to crime.
Invest in mental health, addiction recovery, and homelessness resources to reduce crime at its source.
Crack down on drug hot-spots by increasing police presence and surveillance.
Drug Treatment
Require individuals arrested for drug-related offenses, including teens under 18, to participate in supervised rehabilitation programs, with access to inpatient facilities to break the cycle of addiction.
Prioritize partnerships with faith-based organizations to provide comprehensive recovery services that address both physical and spiritual needs.
Support Proposition S
Support residents' right to hold the city accountable for compliance with the city charter, ordinances, and state law, similar to measures in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago. This ensures government accountability and transparency, especially as it relates to public safety. The city government must not be above the law and should remain accountable to the taxpayers of Dallas.
Address Homelessness
Immediate Action: Individuals violating public order laws (e.g., public drug use, camping) will be given two choices: transport to a shelter or treatment center, or face legal consequences. Those with addiction or severe mental illness will undergo evaluations and, if necessary, court-ordered treatment or conservatorships to ensure they receive care.
Treatment and Stabilization: Individuals will be placed in treatment shelters specializing in addiction recovery or mental health stabilization through medication and psychiatric care.
Transition to Independence: After treatment, individuals will move to sober-living facilities with rules for sobriety and work, building skills for independent living before transitioning to some sort of housing. Housing will only be provided to those actively maintaining recovery and stability.
Accountability for Refusal: Individuals who refuse help, shelter, or continue to disrupt public order will face arrest, incarceration, or be transported out of the city as part of a 'Greyhound Therapy' program.
Reintegration Support: Caseworkers will assist with job placement, housing, and long-term outpatient care to prevent relapse.
Effective Funding: Redirect funds from ineffective "housing first" programs and non-essential government expenditures to expand treatment facilities and services, partnering with non-profits, faith-based groups, and state agencies to maximize resources.