City Council District 14 election, May 2021
Election basics
Dallas City Council members serve two-year terms, and our municipal elections are nonpartisan, so political parties are not on the ballot.
People must have registered to vote by April 1 to be eligible to cast a ballot in the May 1 election.
Early voting is from April 19-April 27, and you can vote at any Dallas County voting location during early voting.
Remember that a valid ID is required to vote.
On election day, Saturday, May 1, vote at your own polling place.
The Advocate does not endorse candidates, but we encourage our readers to get to know everyone running for City Council District 14. Their answers to our questionnaire are below.
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To skate or not to skate: Neighbors continue the debate with skate enthusiasts over $500,000 Glencoe skatepark
Dallas falls below the norm for miles of trails, off-leash dog parks and skateparks. Numbers say that Dallas’ population warrants eighteen skateparks. Dallas has one.
Overview: 2023 crime data
The type of crime and number of crime varied month to month compared to last year's crime data across the district.
Consultant to complete Abrams Road Corridor Study
The study will encompass Abrams Road from Northwest Highway to Richmond Avenue.
Does Willis Winters Park need more pickleball courts?
Dallas Park and Recreation is asking park users if pickleball lines should be added to Willis Winters Park.
Tietze Park sand volleyball court decision expected soon
Dallas Park and Recreation staff will decide whether there's enough community support to move forward with the proposed project.
Dallas bans short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods
The Dallas City Council voted to ban STRs in single-family neighborhoods and approve regulations for STR licensing.
Dallas’ yearslong battle over short-term rentals
The city council has not voted on zoning and registration ordinances, despite years of calls from residents to settle the issue.
Community input needed for Tietze Park sand volleyball court
Hoping to gather more public input, Friends of Tietze Park is holding a meeting regarding their proposed sand volleyball court.
Paula Blackmon, Paul Ridley win new terms on city council
The District 9 and District 14 representatives each get another two-year term on the city council.
Where to vote early in East Dallas
Early voting started April 24. Find when and where to vote in East Dallas and which races are on the ballot.
Diving into East Dallas City Council candidates’ campaign finances
How much campaign cash are candidates for Dallas City Council District 9 and District 14 raising, and where is it coming from?
Cochran Park unveils new walking trail
The new walking trail at Cochran Park connects the alley to North Henderson Avenue, allowing easy access across the park.
District 14 City Council candidates face off in neighborhood forum
District 14 City Council candidates Paul Ridley, Amanda Schulz and Joseph Miller answered questions about public safety, STRs and more.
Sand volleyball court at Tietze Park? More community input needed
About 62% of respondents to the park department's survey were in favor of adding a sand volleyball court at Tietze Park.
Joseph Miller enters City Council race for District 14
Joseph F. Miller enters the race for City Council District 14 joining incumbent Paul Ridley and challenger Amanda Schulz.
Amanda Schulz prepares to run against Paul Ridley for City Council District 14
Amanda Schulz is preparing to run against incumbent Paul Ridley for the District 14 City Council seat in the May 6 election.
Sanitation answers for delays in garbage, recycling collection
Thousands of calls were made reporting missed garbage and recycling collection after the service schedule changed.
Paul Ridley announces reelection campaign for Dallas City Council
District 14 City Council member and East Dallas resident Paul Ridley will kick off his reelection campaign Jan. 5.
Glencoe Park church to be replaced by single-family homes
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a rezone, allowing 20 single-family units to replace a 75-year-old church.
Neighbors gather again to debate rezone of Glencoe Park church
Neighbors voiced their frustrations with the proposed development plan and rezoning process for the Mockingbird Community Church site.
Tree lightings, holiday events in East Dallas
Tree lightings, activities for kids, live music and more are featured in these holiday events in East Dallas.
Community gathers to celebrate 100 years of Willis Winters Park
Neighborhood groups and community members celebrated the Willis Winters Park centennial and renovated soccer field.
Willis Winters Park to celebrate centennial, ribbon-cutting on soccer field
Soccer field at Willis Winters Park. Photo courtesy of Barbara [...]
Swiss Avenue residents celebrate safety improvements at busy intersection
Pedestrians cross Munger Boulevard on Swiss. Photo by Renee Umsted. [...]
Neighbors talk streets, parks, zoning at District 14 town hall
Illustration by Jessica Turner. Residents in District 14 met [...]
Over 2,600 affordable housing units in East Dallas council districts in the development pipeline
Illustration by Jessica Turner. More than 2,600 affordable housing [...]
District 9, District 14 City Council members schedule budget town halls
Update (Aug. 22): The new link for the District 14 meeting [...]
Man does donuts in Lindsley Park, destroys mature tree
Grass damaged at Lindsley Park. Photo by Renee Umsted. [...]
Look: Green bike lanes painted on Richmond Avenue
Bike lane painted along Richmond Avenue near Skillman Street. Photo [...]
Community prosecutor files lawsuit against Bar 3606, OT Tavern landlord
OT Tavern and Bar 3606. Photo by Renee Umsted. [...]
Property crimes, non-family violence up in District 14 compared to last year
City Council member Paul Ridley speaks to a crowd of [...]
Public meetings in June scheduled to discuss safety, housing, White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake. Photography by Renee Umsted. Update (6/12): [...]
Chess tables installed at Glencoe Park, bike-repair station coming soon
From left: Ben Heistein, an area manager at the Dallas [...]
Dallas Redistricting Commission advances final map to mayor, City Council
Map 41-B. The Dallas Redistricting Commission has selected a [...]
Meet the District 9 and District 14 youth commissioners
he Dallas Youth Commission was started in 1994. It’s [...]
How the proposed redistricting maps could affect East Dallas
The Dallas Redistricting Commission is moving forward with two maps to [...]
Junius Heights triangle park complete with benches, leftover granite pavers from Arts District
Park and Recreation Department staff with Junius Heights resident Martha [...]
City Council Districts 9 and 14 have 25% of all traffic signals in Dallas
Traffic signal at Gaston Avenue and Munger. Photo by Renee [...]
Dallas requires homeowners to replace bad sidewalks. Here’s how to get help paying for it
Illustration by Jessica Turner. Sidewalks are the eyebrows of [...]
City Council to hear recommendations from short-term rental task force
Photo by Jaime Dunaway-Seale. The Dallas City Council will [...]
Friends of Tietze Park wants to install a sand volleyball court
Proposed future site of the sand volleyball court at Tietze [...]
Bike lanes vs. small business: City decision squeezes Paciugo and Jarams Donuts
Paciugo and Jarams on Abrams Road. Photo by Sam Gillespie. [...]
Fence removed at Willis C. Winters Park, increasing accessibility for community
Fence removed at Willis Winters Park. Photo by Renee Umsted. [...]
City Council approves ordinance for ‘legacy building’ on Greenville Avenue
The building at the corner of Greenville Avenue and Marquita [...]
Construction on Richmond Avenue from Abrams to Matilda begins in January
Richmond Avenue at Matilda Street. Photography by Renee Umsted. [...]
Val’s Cheesecakes growth stopped by 2 parking spots, permit confusion
Photo courtesy of Val's Cheesecakes via Facebook. Val's Cheesecakes [...]
Redistricting meetings start this week. Public input is welcome
District map. Redistricting meetings, which are open to the [...]
Richmond Avenue residents’ cameras catch man trespassing on property, stealing hat
Man trespasses into yard on Richmond Avenue. Editor's note: [...]
22 moments to remember from 2021
nother weird year done. That freak snow storm, real [...]
Former City Councilman Philip Kingston is running for Dallas County Commissioner
Photo courtesy of Philip Kingston. Philip Kingston, the former [...]
Wait, wait: City says proposed restaurant on Luby’s site doesn’t need variance to serve alcohol
Late today the City of Dallas notified the owner/operators of a [...]
Something’s cooking on the Luby’s site
A new locally owned neighborhood restaurant could soon be opening at [...]
Opinion: Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Council member Paul Ridley
The Ethics Advisory Commission voted 3-2 to dismiss the ethics [...]
Juliette Fowler Communities working on affordable senior housing development
The Peak at Fowler. Rendering courtesy of Juliette Fowler Communities. [...]
Belmont Addition Conservation District amendment approved by City Council
A house on Belmont Avenue. Photo by Renee Umsted. [...]
East Dallas City Council districts might look different next election
Dallas City Hall. Photo by Hilary Schleier. Census data [...]
Ethics Advisory Panel finds ‘just cause’ to support ethics complaint against Paul Ridley
Paul Ridley. Photography by Jessica Turner. In a 58-minute [...]
Ethics complaint filed against Council member Paul Ridley
Photo courtesy of Ridley for Dallas. An ethics complaint [...]
Deep Ellum is loud. Neighbors noticed
Illustration by Jessica Turner. There’s no such thing as [...]
Track where the Office of Homeless Solutions is removing debris from encampments
Dallas City Hall. Photo by Hilary Schleier. The Office [...]
For the first time, the City Council invokes ‘interest of the public’ to remove a neighbor from City service
In a first for the Dallas City Council, an existing member [...]
New restaurant on Greenville opens, taqueria moves into the neighborhood and more: This week in East Dallas
Here’s where you can find the stories referenced in this [...]
Tell the Texas Department of Transportation what should happen to Interstate 345
The Texas Department of Transportation is asking for feedback about [...]
What to know about the proposed tax on certificate of appropriateness applications
Swiss Avenue is one of the landmark districts in our [...]
The city wants neighbors’ input on proposed $4.35 billion budget
Photo courtesy of Getty Images Dallas City Manager T.C. [...]
Housing, permitting, public safety and climate action: Councilman Paul Ridley outlines priorities
Paul Ridley A month into his first term, new [...]
Dallas Fire Station No. 19, Lucky’s Hot Chicken expansion and more: This week in East Dallas
Here’s where you can find the stories referenced in this [...]
Paula Blackmon, Paul Ridley assigned to City Council committees
District 9 City Councilwoman Paula Blackmon was chosen to lead the [...]
The Trailhead crosses the finish line with final Council approval
With a 14-1 vote, the Dallas City Council approved the written [...]
Character spotted on McCommas, new City Council representative and more: This week in East Dallas
Here’s where you can find the stories referenced in this [...]
A stunner: Council vote puts The Trailhead at 3G back on track
In a stunning reversal of fortune for everybody, the Dallas City [...]
Aldredge House SUP renewed for another 3 years
The Dallas City Council unanimously voted to renew the current terms [...]
Ridley wins convincingly in Dallas City Council District 14 runoff
Photo courtesy of Ridley for Dallas. Attorney, architect and [...]
Viney endorses Blewett in District 14 runoff
District 14 Dallas City Council incumbent David Blewett has corralled the [...]
Blackmon wins big in District 9; Blewett, Ridley head to District 14 run-off
Paula Blackmon The neighborhood lawns and mailboxes east of [...]
3 District 14 candidates: Will we need a runoff to pick 1?
*ANALYSIS* Game Day voting is this Saturday, May 1. In the [...]
Campaign cash: What the District 14 City Council campaign finance reports tell us
*ANALYSIS* City Council campaigns are (thankfully) nonpartisan. There is no “D” [...]
Traffic measures, new baby and more: This week’s quiz
Here’s where you can find the stories referenced in this [...]
Competing interests: Blewett suggests an alternative for Richmond redo
Councilman David Blewett authored a Facebook post Monday suggesting yet another [...]
300 neighbors sign petition for traffic improvements in Lakewood Hills
More than 300 Lakewood Hills residents have signed a petition asking [...]
Police will monitor St. Patrick’s Day events on Lower Greenville this weekend
The St. Patrick's Day parade and block party that usually draws [...]
City takes action against OT Tavern
The Dallas City Council, represented by the City Attorney's Office, has [...]
RIGHT Care program expands to East Dallas to respond to mental health emergencies
A program intended to provide rapid responses to mental health emergencies [...]
They’re fast, we’re furious: How street racing, intersection takeovers became a neighborhood problem
A video captured by a spectator of a car [...]
Final public meeting on Richmond Avenue changes set for March
The City of Dallas is planning significant changes to Richmond Avenue [...]
DWI suspect flips car in possible street racing crash in the M Streets
Photography courtesy of Heather Cohen. At least two people [...]
Elizabeth Viney files for District 14 City Council seat
Lakewood Heights resident Elizabeth Viney will challenge Paul Ridley and incumbent [...]
Shade structure to be installed at Tietze Park
Photography courtesy of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department [...]
District 14 Council liaison Connie Sanchez retires after 35 years
District 14 Council liaison Connie Sanchez is retiring after 35 years [...]
Munger Place neighbor Paul Ridley to run for D14 City Council seat
City Secretary Bilierae Johnson, left, and Paul Ridley, right, at [...]
UPDATED: Garden Cafe plans opening after City Council approves permit to sell beer, wine
Garden Café The City Council approved an 18-month special-use [...]
Blewett, Blackmon discuss options to regulate short-term rentals
Photography by Jaime Dunaway-Seale Lochwood neighbor Alison Hannah never [...]
Filing for City Council election begins this week
It feels like déjà vu all over again- Yogi Berra So [...]
A new friends group has big plans for Willis Winters Park
Photography by Owen Jones arbara [...]
Rezoning proposed for The Lot and Local Traveler sites
Mill Creek Residential, a national multifamily developer with a substantial Texas [...]
Blewett to seek re-election to District 14 council seat
District 14 Dallas City Councilman David Blewett. Photography by Danny [...]
Facelift for Richmond Avenue: Community feedback encouraged on new paving, striping improvements
In the 1965 City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan, Richmond Avenue from [...]
Cool School park coming to Mockingbird Elementary
A new community park with a playground, walking trail, outdoor classroom [...]
Lower Greenville neighbors at odds with bar over violence
A Saturday shooting near OT Tavern on Lower Greenville has [...]
Dallas City Council approves ’20-21 budget by 9-6 vote
After a sometimes acrimonious 12-hour meeting, the Dallas City Council voted [...]
A stadium at Willis Winters Park? Neighbors weigh the options
Photography courtesy of the Parks and Rec in D14 Facebook [...]
Property tax revenue up, police budget maintained: Details from the virtual budget town hall
Dallas City Council members David Blewett and Paula Blackmon hosted a [...]
LOOK: Bike lanes installed on Abrams Road
Bike lanes are being installed along Abrams Road as [...]
Dallas City Council considers new ordinance to crack down on illegal street racing
A new ordinance proposed to the Dallas City Council would allow [...]
Unlocked: Randall Park gates open to increase public access
The central walkway at Randall Park is open after being [...]
Want to go to the zoo for free? Here’s how
Elephants at the Dallas Zoo. District 9 Councilwoman Paula [...]
Meet your new D14 park board pick Amanda Schulz
(Photo courtesy of Amanda Schulz.) Councilman David Blewett has [...]
The problem with the Airbnb next door
Emil Lippe and his wife were inside their Gaston Avenue home [...]
Former SMU football player David Blewett tackles new challenges at City Hall
Photo by Danny Fulgencio. earning a new job [...]
Here’s what traffic-calming improvements are proposed for Abrams Road
Neighbors who find themselves nervously avoiding potholes and rough patches on [...]
How would you spend $3.6 billion? Let your City Council members know
The budget town hall schedule. (Photo from the District 9 [...]
WATCH: Blackmon, Blewett sworn in as City Council members
From left: District 9 City Councilwoman Paula Blackmon and District [...]
Meet your new Dallas City Council members in Districts 9, 14
From left: District 9 City Councilwoman-elect Paula Blackmon and District [...]
City Council races in Districts 9, 14 headed for runoffs
From left: Philip Kingston and David Blewett Incumbent Philip [...]
Meet your D14 City Council candidate: David Blewett
Three candidates are vying for the District 14 Dallas City Council seat in [...]
Meet your D14 City Council candidate: Philip Kingston
Philip Kingston, Dallas City Council (Photo from Facebook) Three [...]
Hey, East Dallas — Here’s everything you need to know before Election Day
There’s a chance you hear the words “local election” and immediately [...]
VIDEO: What you missed at the meeting to amend the Belmont Conservation District
Driveway access, fence height and renovation rules for historic Craftsman homes [...]
Here’s where you can play bingo with City Council candidates
Here is a short list of issues that the Dallas City [...]
How will the Advocate cover Dallas City Council races? That’s up to you
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Here’s everyone running for Dallas City Council in District 14
Dallas City Hall. Photo by Hilary Schleier. Two East [...]
Can a board appointee live outside the district they represent?
Dallas City Hall. Photo by Danny Fulgencio. On Jan. [...]
Voicebox wants to bring private-suite karaoke to Lower Greenville
A Portland-based karaoke business with private suites wants to open on [...]
East Dallas neighbor Paul Sims announces candidacy for District 9 City Council seat
Photo courtesy of Dallas Park and Recreation Board. Dallas [...]
City budget Town Hall, Granada Theater bday, sweet treats and back to school this week
Photo Courtesy of Snow Baby Head to Moody Performance [...]
Finding redemption after being a part of SMU’s ‘death penalty’ football team
David Blewett won a conference championship while playing at SMU. [...]
No one can stop talking about Kingston’s victory in District 14
Fun fact: Philip Kingston once let us bury him in [...]
The ‘make it or break it’ precincts in District 14
City Council District 14. (City of Dallas) The race [...]
The group flooding District 14 with money isn’t affiliated with any council candidate. But it’s clearly targeting one of them.
Super-sized campaign cash Which candidate has spent the most money in [...]
Council reps pledge to keep the ball rolling on neighborhood projects
Crime, code enforcement, and street repair and maintenance
