Adam McGough, Richard Duge and Paul Reyes: Photo by Carol Toler
A video of the event will be available soon, but until then, we’ll give you a (very abbreviated) recap.
A hundred or so people showed up at the White Rock Valley Neighborhood Association meeting last night at White Rock Elementary. WRV president Richard Duge hinted that the turnout was larger than usual, probably because he had scheduled the two candidates — Paul Reyes and Adam McGough — vying for the Dallas City Council District 10 seat.
In May, Lake Highlands residents will vote in a replacement for Jerry Allen, whose term limit is up.
If you missed the meeting, and if you do not live in WRV you most likely did not know it was happening, Cindy and Scott Causey of Dallas Media Center (formerly Lake Highlands Media Center) recorded the entire thing. As soon as they/ WRV post that, we will provide a link here.
Asked about District 10’s biggest challenges and how to address them, McGough says, “Economic Development, which is tied to so many issues. “You get people involved, you improve public safety and develop a cohesive strategy to support residents in multifamily communities, when appropriate, reducing density when possible.”
Reyes says, “Public safety, and that will be tied to economic development. I’ve lived in three neighborhoods in Lake Highlands. I want there to be street lights when my wife runs in the mornings; I want safety for my children.”
They both spoke about schools, crime, Lake Highlands Town Center (no, no breaking news, sorry) and other development.
Interestingly, one question/ answer drew applause. Now, the question — “Would you vote to reverse the bag ordinance since it does no good?” — was leading, but both candidates said “yes” — each said he did not like it, and that he would, if given the opportunity, vote for the ordinance’s reversal.
Before you ask, no, the tollroad was not even mentioned.
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Check back this week for the full video of last night’s session.
And remember: If you have something constructive and rational to say about the candidates or their positions, we welcome your participation here. But please keep the discussion civil and honest.
