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watched this trend over the course of the past 50 years. We know
it to be true.
live there and that the schools are not worthy of any potential
residents child to attend. Some of this is based on rumor, and
some of this is based on fact. As a neighborhood president, and
member of an organization to support and promote Oak Cliff, I
and others work continually to dispel this perception. It is
challenging.
Dallas and its school system still has not recovered, neither
have the neighborhoods in southern Dallas.
Even though vouchers used in other parts of the city are worth
considerably more, four of the top five
city council districts for housing vouchers are the four South Dallas
districts represented by AfricanAmerican council members. Thomas'
District 3, centered in South Oak Cliff is home to the most
In other parts of the city, like the 75201 and 75202 zip codes
those seeking vouchers, according the DHA website, despite the fact
that many buildings downtown
have units with rents well under the maximum voucher amount.
public forums in the past, I did not attend any council meeting
or briefing regarding the Blue Ridge housing development in
District 3 because I, nor my neighbors were informed by our
council member about this important topic.
more apparent than ever before, and will continue unless housing
policies are immediately addressed by current City of Dallas
leaders. We see no change. Should you have any further
questions, please contact me