During his seventh State of the City address yesterday, Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson touted the city's progress, highlighting a reduction in violent crime and economic growth. His speech, delivered from the Texas Stock Exchange, emphasized Dallas as "safer, stronger, and more vibrant" than it was when he first assumed office. Johnson noted significant decreases in burglaries, robberies, and aggravated assaults, with murders dropping 24% in 2025, according to the City of Dallas.
In addressing public safety, Mayor Johnson also commended the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue for their contributions to the city’s success in crime reduction. Johnson is determined to continue this trend and has tasked the City Council’s Public Safety Committee with creating a new comprehensive public safety policy. He expressed gratitude for the community's support and the City Council's prioritization of public funding towards the cause.
Mayor Johnson also addressed the city's economic standing, lauding tax cuts, a streamlined government, and a commitment to the "build, baby, build" philosophy that has resulted in Dallas attracting Fortune 500 companies like AECOM and CBRE. This year, Dallas was named the number one city for corporate headquarters relocations. The Texas Stock Exchange in Dallas, referred to as "Y’all Street," was positioned as a future rival to Wall Street, with Johnson asserting the city's pro-business and worker-friendly policies as key factors.
