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Eric Johnson
Mayor | Dallas, TX

ARP: Dallas TX, Leads Regional Effort to Address Homelessness

Idea Category: Housing | Funding Source: American Rescue Plan

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson partnered with neighboring cities and counties to pool federal American Rescue Plan dollars to fund the $70 million Dallas Real Time Rapid Rehousing (DRTRR) to provide permanent supportive housing for 2,600 people experiencing homelessness. Leveraging federal funding and housing vouchers, DRTRR aims to serve 100 domestic violence survivors, 100 families, and over 2,400 unsheltered individuals. Since launching in 2021, the program has rehoused over 1,000 households and connected over 1,500 individuals with needed services, such as supportive case management and job training.

More Idea’s From Eric Johnson

Investing for Re-entry Not Recidivism

Idea Category: Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: ARP

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Education Empowerment Zones

Idea Category: Education | Funding Source: ARP

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Channeling Savings From Early Graduation Into Pre-K

Idea Category: Education | Funding Source: ARP

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Bottom Up Water Planning

Idea Category: Infrastructure | Funding Source: ARP

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Crowdfunding for Communities

Idea Category: Equity & Opportunity, Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: ARP

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Banking and Credit Union Development Districts

Idea Category: Safety Net | Funding Source: ARP

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Police Shooting Reporting

Idea Category: Smart Government | Funding Source: ARP

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Prize-Linked Savings Accounts

Idea Category: Safety Net | Funding Source: ARP

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Early Childhood Suspension Ban

Idea Category: Education | Funding Source: ARP

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