Zarin Gracey, 46, and Joe Tave, 77, are vying to represent District 3 in southwest Dallas. Their City Council race was the only one that moved on to a second...
In May, Gracey received 46% of around 3,000 votes cast. Tave had 26%, the most among the remaining four challengers in the race.
The winner of Saturday’s race will be sworn in for a two-year term June 20 along with the 13 other district representatives. Mayor Eric Johnson wasDistrict 3 covers in southwest Dallas, including parts of the Red Bird and Mountain View neighborhoods . About 44% of residents are Hispanic and 43% of residents are Black, according toOne of the biggest issues facing the district will be determining what to do with the former site of University General Hospital, which thefor $6.5 million.
Tave has said he opposes the current plans, and Gracey has said he would support the city soliciting other development ideas for the site. Gracey has described his top priorities as increasing economic development in underserved areas, keeping industrial development out of residential neighborhoods and working to reduce police response times in the district.
Tave has said he would focus on outreach to increase participation at City Hall and build trust among residents.
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