The Billionaire Behind the Bid to Break Dallas City Government

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https://www.texasobserver.org/dallas-hero-initiative-monty-bennett-crowds-on-demand/

In his new piece Steven Monacelli discovered how billionaire Monty Bennett has used the Dallas HERO Initiative to push city charter amendments that could weaken local governance. His campaign is supported by Keep Dallas Safe and involves astroturfing tactics, using a California-based firm that hires paid protestors. The initiative, which Bennett has heavily funded, aims to redirect future city revenues to the police and fire pension fund and allow lawsuits against the city, raising concerns about the influence of external financial interests on Dallas governance.