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Residents ask DeSoto for Spanish outreach, street repairs and senior housing options
Summary
During public comment at the April 10 mayor’s quarterly 360 meeting, residents called for more Spanish‑language outreach, repairs to Meadows Parkway and other local streets, and development of single‑family senior housing; staff said follow‑ups are planned.
Three residents used the public‑comment period April 10 to press the city on outreach and local services.
Rosa Hernandez urged the city to increase Spanish‑language communication for events and programs, saying many local Spanish‑speaking residents cannot access notices printed only in English. “The Hispanic community won't come out if they can't read or understand what's being done in our community,” Hernandez said, and asked the city to translate more event materials and notices. Mayor Rachel Proctor acknowledged the request and scheduled a follow‑up meeting with Hernandez later in the month.
Joyce Hill raised long‑standing pavement concerns on Meadows Parkway, noting dips and waves that she said have not been remedied despite prior reports. City staff agreed to follow up; City Manager Majid Algaffrey and City Engineer MD Hoshan said they would pursue additional details and report back at the next meeting.
Elma Goodwin repeated an annual request for single‑family senior housing, saying surrounding cities are developing options and asking DeSoto to do the same. Mayor Proctor and staff said they have pursued the policy goal behind the scenes and will continue efforts to attract senior housing development.
Why it matters: The comments highlight communication barriers for a significant share of the local population, immediate maintenance issues that affect vehicle safety, and demand for housing options for older residents — issues staff said they will follow up on directly.
Next steps: The mayor scheduled a follow‑up meeting with Hernandez on outreach. Staff said engineering and operations will investigate reported pavement hazards and that the city continues to pursue housing strategies to attract senior housing developers.
Ending — How to contact: For street maintenance, staff reiterated that residents can file reports through the GoMyDeSoto app or call the Action Center at (972) 230‑9600.
