Erik Wilson has admirably juggled two jobs in his first term on the City Council: Tenaciously advocating on behalf of his southern Dallas constituents and delicately navigating the citywide role of deputy mayor pro tem.Among his work, Wilson, 44, has helped jump-start economic development, one of his 2015 campaign promises.Overdue water and sewer infrastructure is being put in place for home construction near the University of North Texas at Dallas. Long-needed exits around Southwest Center Mall are now in state highway department plans.Wilson also has created immediate change, from cutting the number of illegal trash dump sites to helping devise solutions for the abandonment of dogs around Dowdy Ferry. Continue reading...
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