A Message to District 5 Residents
Once again, I am delighted to report to you about the activities and successes of the District 5. As a District, we continue to move forward!
District 5 for me is not an odd shape on a map labeled with a number. Rather it is my neighborhood where I have lived and worked for many years as a public servant, community leader, attorney, educator and pastor. It’s a District that includes “The Grove” and “The Cliff”; I know where we’ve been and I believe in our future. I have worked hard and long with you to ensure that our future is better than ever. I have the experience and perspective to lead District 5 forward. I have been a facilitator of practical and visionary goals that have improved District 5′s citizens and added fresh energy to the rhythm of our community’s daily life.
Click on the links below to see important information pertinent to our district.
District 5 Update 2009-2011
District 5 Economic Development Fact Sheet
Citizen Services Survey
I remain focused on District 5′s top Priorities
Economic Development – Crime Reduction
Educational Enhancement – Improved City Services
Together We ARE making a Difference! And MAINTAINING the MOMENTUM!!!
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- Council Member Vonciel Hll & members of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
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- Dr. Beverly Mitchell-Brooks, CEO Dallas Urban League
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- Dallas Urban League “Passing the Torch” Awards
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- Barbara Lloyd Watkins & Vonciel Jones Hill
A Quick Glance 2007-2011
Councilwoman Hill served in the following capacities:
Chair - City Council Legislative Committee
Vice Chair – Quality of Life & Government Services Committee
Member – Budget, Finance & Audit Committee
Member – Transportation & Environment Committee
Member – Trinity River Corridor Project Committee
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Established “Trash Attack” (to rid District 5 of litter and graffiti)
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Supported budgetary funding for 200 additional police officers
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“Pride In Your Neighborhood” beautification program – Singing Hills
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Maintained funding for the Pleasant Grove segment DART Green Line
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Maintained funding in current budget for neighborhood pools, libraries, and senior programs
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Enabled purchase of property on Westmoreland Road (that would otherwise have become a sexually oriented business and a blight on the neighborhood)
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Secured Pleasant Grove Community Prosecutor Position
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Established “GroveFest” (attended by approximately 2,500 people)
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Supported the establishment of “Cops on the Beat Program”
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Supported completion of the Pleasant Grove campus of Eastfield College
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Secured funding for revitalized La Vista Shopping Center (that will include a full-service grocery store)
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Led trade mission to South Africa (to bring business to District 5 and establish friendly relations with the people of South Africa) October 2008
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Initiated on-going truancy intervention (to help reduce crime in District 5)
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Continuing discussions about the Sack -n – Save Site
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Audubon Center opened October 2008
