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 these town halls:
Libraries
Multiple residents spoke against the closure of any public library, but especially the Skillman Southwestern Branch. A resident at the Aug. 19 town hall for District 6 said the expenses of Dallas police (like new vehicles) could keep a city library open…