/tags/eric-johnson Eric Johnson en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:57:00 GMT /news/2025-04-02/companies-affiliated-with-republican-mayors-association-execs-have-landed-business-eric-johnson-dallas-mayor Two people who have served in leadership positions with the Republican Mayors Association are also affiliated with companies being paid by the organization. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:57:00 GMT /news/2025-04-02/companies-affiliated-with-republican-mayors-association-execs-have-landed-business-eric-johnson-dallas-mayor Nathan Collins /government/2025-03-26/how-much-does-dallas-mayor-eric-johnsons-gop-group-spend-on-candidates-its-complicated Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's conservative political association has only spent a fraction of its over half a million dollars in contributions directly on candidates. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:57:00 GMT /government/2025-03-26/how-much-does-dallas-mayor-eric-johnsons-gop-group-spend-on-candidates-its-complicated Nathan Collins /news/2024-12-24/pot-legislation-election-drama-and-more-stories-we-didnt-expect-in-2024 The last 12 months have been … interesting for North Texas. One could even say 2024 was a year for the unexpected. So we have compiled our top stories that no one expected to report on this year. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-12-24/pot-legislation-election-drama-and-more-stories-we-didnt-expect-in-2024 Domini Davis /news/2024-12-05/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-tackles-public-safety-praises-sports-in-state-of-city-address Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson delivered his sixth State of the City Address. He highlighted the city's need for a public safety plan and praised the city's new sports teams. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:56:43 GMT /news/2024-12-05/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-tackles-public-safety-praises-sports-in-state-of-city-address Nathan Collins /news/2024-07-17/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-slams-democrats-and-endorses-trump-at-republican-national-convention Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said progressive leadership nationwide has failed to keep Americans safe. He said electing Donald Trump as president could change that. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:43:57 GMT /news/2024-07-17/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-slams-democrats-and-endorses-trump-at-republican-national-convention Nathan Collins /news/2024-07-02/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-removes-council-members-from-leadership-positions-bully-tactics Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson removed two council members from committee leadership positions. One member called the mayor "petty" and likened the move to "bully tactics." Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-02/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-removes-council-members-from-leadership-positions-bully-tactics Nathan Collins /news/2024-02-15/report-dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-accused-of-having-affair-with-former-city-hall-staffer Accusations that Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson had an affair came out during a divorce hearing, according to a D Magazine report. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:31:21 GMT /news/2024-02-15/report-dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-accused-of-having-affair-with-former-city-hall-staffer Nathan Collins /politics/2024-01-10/petition-calls-for-recall-of-dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-after-party-switch Johnson, formerly a Democrat, joined the Republican Party last year. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:38:17 GMT /politics/2024-01-10/petition-calls-for-recall-of-dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-after-party-switch Madaleine Rubin | The Texas Tribune /news/2023-12-01/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-taxpayers-get-more-bang-for-the-buck-with-parks-than-anything-else Johnson emphasized the need for more public safety resources and said large bond allocations should be used for parks. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-12-01/dallas-mayor-eric-johnson-taxpayers-get-more-bang-for-the-buck-with-parks-than-anything-else Nathan Collins /news/2023-10-21/eric-johnson-switched-parties-after-reelection-in-dallas-now-forms-republican-mayors-association Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson became a Republican months after reelection in a majority Democratic city. Now he's forming the Republican Mayors Association. Sat, 21 Oct 2023 19:01:26 GMT /news/2023-10-21/eric-johnson-switched-parties-after-reelection-in-dallas-now-forms-republican-mayors-association Nathan Collins