As your D7 Councilmember, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua has been dedicated to building a stronger, safer, and more inclusive D7. Through bold leadership and a commitment to action, we’ve made real progress in improving infrastructure, protecting our most vulnerable, and championing economic growth.

While accomplishing many things such as helping raise the minimum wage for City of Dallas employees to $15 an hour and preventing rental evictions for Dallas residents during the pandemic, his top priorities have been economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and housing.

Delivering Real Results for Our Community:

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PUBLIC SAFETY

  • In the last six years, Adam has expanded the RIGHT Care program to more appropriately respond to members of the community experiencing mental health crisis, witnessed a drop in both violent crime and arrests, and invested in our infrastructure like streets, sidewalks, and lighting to make neighborhoods across District 7 safer.

  • In his last two years on City Council, he will continue to focus on quality of life issues in our neighborhoods and look for innovative ways to continue reimagining public safety.

  • Since the point Adam championed funding for LED lighting in high violent crime areas, crime has reduced by 40% as a great example of his leadership.

 

PROTECTING OUR MOST VULNERABLE

  • Eviction ordinance advocacy, ensuring fair housing protections for at-risk residents.

  • GRACE Act support, deprioritizing the enforcement of abortion-related criminal penalties and protecting reproductive rights at the local level.

  • Led SB4 resolution, promoting policies that safeguard community well-being.

  • Each year Adam has been on the City Council, he has voted to decrease the City of Dallas' property tax rate.

STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC GROWTH & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION

  • Over $2.7 million in economic development projects, fostering local business growth and job creation

  • More than 200 land bank properties sold, transforming vacant lots into homes and businesses

  • Completion of 74 bond projects from the 2017 bond program, achieving a 60% completion rate and delivering on community promises.

INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE & MOBILITY

  • Almost 4 miles of new alleys to enhance accessibility and property value.

  • 210 miles of street improvements, ensuring safer and smoother roads.

  • 2.5 miles of new bike lane infrastructure, expanding transportation options.

  • 240 speed cushions installed to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety

  • Led the charge for the Brimer Bill, securing critical funding to revitalize Fair Park and enhance its role as a cultural and economic hub for Dallas.

ELEVATING LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua has been a tireless advocate for our community on both the state and national levels, ensuring that D7 has a strong voice in key policy decisions:

  • National League of Cities (NLC) Board Member, helping shape national urban policy

  • Texas State Chapter Chair of Local Progress, advancing progressive policies across the state

  • Vice Chair of Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO), advocating for Hispanic representation in leadership

  • Human Development Federal Advocacy Council Member, influencing federal initiatives on housing, social equity, and economic justice

  • Five-year member of the Regional Transportation Council for the North Texas Government, working to improve transit and infrastructure

  • Two years on the Board of Directors for Visit Dallas, promoting tourism and economic growth

  • Chair of the Large Cities Council, ensuring big cities' voices are heard in policy decisions