Dallas residents have faced consistent challenges accessing their own government. Margaret is running to fix that, starting on day one.
Dallas City Hall consistently misses Texas Public Information Act deadlines, leaving journalists, attorneys, and ordinary residents waiting months for basic government documents they're legally entitled to.
Critical city records, including council minutes dating back decades, are stored in paper formats with no searchable digital counterpart. A disaster could wipe them out permanently.
Several Dallas neighborhoods, particularly in southern Dallas, lack adequate early voting infrastructure, creating real disparities in who can easily participate in local elections.
City Council meeting agendas posted too late and minutes too complex for average residents mean real transparency is out of reach for most Dallasites, especially working families.
From neighborhood leaders to civic institutions, Dallasites across the city trust Margaret Rivera to lead the City Clerk’s Office.
Jane Smith brings exactly the financial expertise and integrity that Dallas County has needed for years. She will hold county government accountable, to all 2.6 million of us.
Former Dallas City Manager, 2008–2019
Jane’s commitment to transparency isn’t just a promise, it’s a professional standard she has maintained throughout her entire career in Dallas public finance.
Executive Director, Dallas Open Government Coalition
As a community leader in South Dallas, I know how much trust matters. Jane Smith has earned mine, and she deserves yours.
Owner, Cedar Hill Enterprises — Greater Dallas Chamber
Organizational Endorsements:
Dallas Teachers Federation
TX Municipal Clerks Assoc.
Oak Cliff Neighborhood Alliance
Dallas Latino Chamber
Greater Dallas NAACP
Lakewood Preservation Society
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