Sheffie Kadane, Dallas City Council District 9

JULY, 2009

Several District 9 neighborhoods are celebrating the Fourth of July with parades, picnics and outings.

If you are looking for a way to celebrate, consider Fair Park Fourth, a free event over at historic Fair Park.

No matter how you choose to honor America's independence, have a safe holiday weekend.

District 9
NEWS AND INFORMATION

The Merriman Park/University Manor Neighbohood Association reports that, each quarter the Dallas Police Department holds a Crime Summit that is generally attended by Crime Watch/VIP Leaders but it is open to everyone.

If you would like to hear a quarterly update of crime in the area, come to the Quarterly Crime Summit at the Dallas Assembly of God Church, 11000 East Northwest Highway on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

The White Rock Lake Lighting Task Force's draft of the proposed lighting master plan was presented to the community on June 15.

A year in the making — and the focus of a lot of debate between area residents and lake and White Rock Trail users — 100 people turned out in support the proposed lighting plan.

The 38-page master plan was then unanimously approved by the City of Dallas Park Board on June 18. Review the plan.

On your summer to-do list
Reality and fantasy collide as Bastian, a very real and lonely boy, becomes captivated by a mysterious book in the Dallas Children Theater's production of The Neverending Story through July 17.

More District 9 news and events

Councilman Sheffie Kadane
NEWS AND INFORMATION

Here's an update on the White Rock Spillway project which is on schedule to be completed by April, 2010.

They are concurrently building both retaining walls, with the north wall being near complete. The south wall (on the Garland Road side) has the tallest walls on the project and is more time consuming, but is coming together with the formed concrete panels and the limestone columns that are in place.

The parking lot off Winsted has been leveled, and most of the new concrete paved parking lot is finished with proper drainage installed.

The promenade, overlooks, and landscaping will all be done later in the project, as to add to the function, safety, and aesthetic.

So far, the weather has cooperated ... with the exception of last week's record rainfalls.

District 9 economic facts
Since 2005, the City of Dallas' Office of Economic Development has been implementing a strategic development plan across Dallas.

In District 9, major development projects in the last calendar year have included work at Casa Linda Plaza and The Green Spot.

Download an economic development fact sheet for our district that reflects: total property values, new construction activity, population and other fast facts.

City of Dallas
NEWS AND INFORMATION

City Web site establishes council district pages
If you have recently been on the City of Dallas Web site, you'll note that it has started establishing council district pages, including one for City Council District 9. This will be a great portal through which District 9 constituents can obtain information from and about the City of Dallas and we will begin to make that our City resources link from sheffiekadane.com.

However, here at sheffiekadane.com we will continue to provide you with news, issues, neighborhood and district information, and calls to action ... plus a healthy dose of opinion.

The City of Dallas encourages parents and guardians to get their children immunized. New vaccine requirements for Texas students go into effect on August 1, 2009.

Pet of the Week
The City of Dallas Animal Services department offers adoption services of cats and dogs that have been microchipped, sterilized, and are current on their vaccines. Each week, Animal Services utilizes YouTube to broadcast a video about a highly-adoptable animal companion. Here's the most recent Pet of the Week.
Recent City of Dallas press releases