New opposition surfaced Sunday for Tuesday’s $1.025 billion Dallas bond referendum.
A group called ‘The Conservative Response Team’ has purchased radio advertising time on Monday and Tuesday asking voters to say “No” to all 10 City of Dallas referendum questions.
A video the group posted on You Tube supports the radio sound.
Click here to watch the group's video.
The same group bought radio advertising time to criticize Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Council Member Jennifer Staubach Gates for the City Council decision to remove the Robert E. Lee statue in September. --> Ad Attacks Dallas Council Member Over Lee Statue Vote
Rick Shaftan with The Conservative Response Team denied the new ads are retribution for removing the statue.
The city is still considering removing another Confederate Monument and changing streets names for Confederate leaders.
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“If they have money for those things, they don't need money for these other things," Shaftan said. “It’s a question of priorities.”
Related --> Campaign Begins to Support $1 Billion Dallas Bond Referendum
A long list of Dallas civic groups and city leaders support the bond referendum for streets, parks and other needs.
Click here to see the Dallas Bond Campaign Website
The borrowing plan was increased in June from an earlier plan for $800 million as City Council Members added more projects to the list of most urgent needs. --> Dallas Public Improvement Borrowing Plan Now $1 Billion
Officials are hoping to speed work if the referendum passes Tuesday so residents see faster progress than they have from some past Dallas bond votes. --> Long-Awaited Dallas Road Work Demonstrates How Long Progress Can Take
Some neighborhood groups have expressed opposition to the City Council selection of projects in the referendum. --> Some Voters Unhappy With Dallas Bond Package Distribution
