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Don’t Walk In Dallas

We noted yesterday the $400 million the Dallas City Council wants to spend of the taxpayers money to get the city into the hotel business. Today the Dallas Morning News reports "43 percent of Dallas' sidewalks are rated unsatisfactory." There's a lot more than sidewalks that are "unsatisfactory" in Dallas, it would appear.

by Michael Quinn Sullivan September 24, 2008

We noted yesterday the $400 million the Dallas City Council wants to spend of the taxpayers money to get the city into the hotel business. Today the Dallas Morning News reports “43 percent of Dallas’ sidewalks are rated unsatisfactory.” There’s a lot more than sidewalks that are “unsatisfactory” in Dallas, it would appear.

Michael Quinn Sullivan

Michael Quinn Sullivan is the publisher of Texas Scorecard. He is a native Texan, a graduate of Texas A&M, and an Eagle Scout. Previously, he has worked as a newspaper reporter, magazine contributor, Capitol Hill staffer, and think tank vice president. Michael and his wife have three adult children and two sons-in-law. Michael is the author of three books, including "Reflections on Life and Liberty."

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