District 5 of the City of Dallas
A Message from Councilmember Vonciel Jones Hill
IMPORTANT TOWN HALL MEETINGS
Town Hall Meeting Locations
The Dallas City Council is preparing to vote on next year’s budget very soon. As you are well aware, our economy though rebuilding has necessitated a severe reduction from the previous years budget.
Town Hall Meeting Locations
I will be holding two Town-Hall meetings at high noon to discuss the proposed budget and get your input. Please join me at one or both meetings because your input is both valued and needed.
You may review the proposed budget at www.dallascityhall.com prior to the meeting. Together, we shall continue to make a difference in District 5 and throughout the City of Dallas.
See you there!
Dear District 5 Residents,
Once again, I am delighted to report to you about the activities and successes of the District 5. As a District, we continue to be on the move!
District 5 for me is not an odd shape on a map labeled with a number. Rather it is my neighborhood where I have lived and worked for many years as a public servant, community leader, attorney, educator and pastor. It’s a District that includes “The Grove” and “The Cliff”; I know where we’ve been and I believe in our future. I have worked hard and long with you to ensure that our future is better than ever. I have the experience and perspective to lead District 5 forward. I have been a facilitator of practical and visionary goals that have improved District 5’s citizens and added fresh energy to the rhythm of our community’s daily life.
Economic Development – Crime Reduction
Educational Enhancement – Improved City Services
Together We ARE making a Difference! And MAINTAINING the MOMENTUM!!!
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- Council Member Vonciel Hll & members of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
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- Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, CEO Dallas Urban League
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- Dallas Urban League “Passing the Torch” Awards
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- Barbara Lloyd Watkins & Vonciel Jones Hill
A Quick Glance 2007-2009
Councilwoman Hill served in the following capacities:
Chair, City Council Legislative Committee
Vice Chair, Quality of Life and Government Services Committee
Member, Budget, Finance & Audit Committee
Member, Transportation & Environment Committee
Member, Trinity River Corridor Project Committee
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Established “Trash Attack” (to rid District 5 of litter and graffiti)
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Supported budgetary funding for 200 additional police officers
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“Pride In Your Neighborhood” beautification program – Singing Hills
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Maintained funding for the Pleasant Grove segment DART Green Line
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Maintained funding in current budget for neighborhood pools, libraries, and senior programs
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Enabled purchase of property on Westmoreland Road (that would otherwise have become a sexually oriented business and a blight on the neighborhood)
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Secured Pleasant Grove Community Prosecutor Position
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Established “GroveFest” (attended by approximately 2,500 people)
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Supported the establishment of “Cops on the Beat Program”
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Supported completion of the Pleasant Grove campus of Eastfield College
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Secured funding for revitalized La Vista Shopping Center (that will include a full-service grocery store)
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Led trade mission to South Africa (to bring business to District 5 and establish friendly relations with the people of South Africa) October 2008
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Initiated on-going truancy intervention (to help reduce crime in District 5)
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Continuing discussions about the Sack -n – Save Site
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Audubon Center opened October 2008
