Proposition A could raise hotel occupancy taxes from 13% to 15%.
from many current and former state and city officials as well as tourism, business, construction, arts and preservation advocates who see the measure as a spark to revitalizing downtown and Fair Park.
The money would go toward repaying bonds to fund a new downtown convention center and related projects, and to renovate six Fair Park venues: the Cotton Bowl, Coliseum, Automobile Building, Band Shell, Centennial Building and Music Hall.Neglect and underinvestment have led to maintenance needs well into nine figures at both the convention center and Fair Park.
Supporters view the renovations as a way to keep those attractions as well as bring in more year-round amenities to go along with hosting the yearly State Fair of Texas.A political action committee called the Transforming Dallas Committee was created to support the proposition. It has launched a public campaign urging residents toThe group lists support from Mayor Eric Johnson, the last four elected mayors of Dallas and nearly every current City Council member. Former U.S. Sen.
Some of the biggest contributions have been $200,000 from Fair Park First, $100,000 from Downtown Dallas Inc., $95,000 from The Real Estate Council, $50,000 each from the Dallas Regional Chamber and Dallas Citizens Council, and $25,000 each from Omni Hotels and Resorts and Virgin Hotels.
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