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South Dallas residents, lawmakers urge Dallas council to finalize Fair Park community park agreement
Summary
Dozens of residents, state and federal lawmakers urged the Dallas City Council on Jan. 14 to finalize the Fair Park First development agreement so state and federal grants — which speakers said are already committed — can be spent and construction can begin.
Dozens of South Dallas residents, community leaders and elected officials urged the Dallas City Council on Jan. 14 to stop delaying the long‑promised Fair Park community park and to finalize the Fair Park First development agreement that would unlock already‑secured state and federal funding.
State Rep. Benton Jones told the council the state has committed $4,900,000 for the project and called the plan “shovel ready,” urging the council to approve the development agreement so construction can begin. “The funding is in place. The community has spoken and South Dallas has waited long enough,” Jones said.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett said the…
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