Dallas residents react to potential library cuts, street improvement and police funding at budget town halls

By: David Silva Ramirez

Outlets: Dallas Free Press

Published: September 3, 2025

Words: 518

Last Updated: 10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Library closures, infrastructure investment and police funding were some of the leading topics during the August town halls discussing Dallas’ 2025-2026 fiscal budget.

The city manager’s proposed budget sees a $63 million increase for the police department, a nearly $40 million increase in street improvement, the consolidation of four social service departments and a reduction of funding that could lead to public pools and library closures.

Here’s what residents said during …

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