The Apartment Association of Greater Dallas hosted a candidate forum this evening in Uptown. Residents asked questions about the economic development of downtown, how to minimize the impact of poorly operated bars, and how to encourage quality growth and development.

Uptown is a model of what Tax Increment Financing districts can do to spur quality growth, and I will support such incentives to revitalize other parts of our city.

I enjoyed visiting with the leadership of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas. After a full day of interviewing candidates from council district 1 – 13, they were no doubt weary. I appreciated hearing about issues specific to the apartment industry, and will work with them to ensure their concerns are addressed at City Hall.