MEET JEFF
Jeff Kitner is a dedicated community leader with a passion for championing causes that make Dallas a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Through his work as Chief Operating Officer of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, he has a proven track record of improving quality of life in District 11, and throughout the city as a whole. With your support, he can continue this important work as your Dallas City Council member.
ISSUES THAT MATTER
With an extensive service record, Jeff is well equipped to collaborate with government
agencies, community partners and neighbors to deliver results for District 11 residents.
Public Safety
All residents deserve to feel safe and secure in their homes, neighborhoods, and throughout Dallas. Jeff will fight to increase the number of police officers on the force and will collaborate with the Dallas Police Department to ensure that officers have the resources they need to continue to reduce violent crime, improve 911 response times, and recruit top talent to our force. Public Safety is the City’s largest investment, and our officers deserve competitive pay, a secure pension plan, high-quality training facilities, and strong recruits.
Panhandling & Homelessness
Homelessness and panhandling impact all residents in our community, whether they are experiencing homelessness or not. Panhandling continues to be a pervasive issue, and Jeff is prepared to work with city staff to address this issue head on. Jeff believes it is the city’s responsibility to quickly and efficiently respond to homeless encampments in our public spaces to ensure community safety, while addressing the residents impacted by homelessness with compassion and opportunities to obtain emergency shelter and wraparound services.
Strong Neighborhoods
Neighbors understand the needs of their community best. Jeff will ensure that neighborhood voices are heard in projects that will impact their quality of life, and will partner with the community to review any proposed projects. As a member of the Park and Recreation Board, Jeff worked with neighborhoods and parks friends groups to champion quality-of-life projects and improvements based on the needs of the community.
Quality Infrastructure
Dallas has over $2 billion dollars in needed infrastructure repairs for our streets and alleys, with an additional $2 billion needed for sidewalk repair. Infrastructure is a key area of investment and oversight for the city. Jeff will work closely with city leaders to ensure that your tax dollars are put to good use to make meaningful improvements on the infrastructure of District 11 and the city as a whole.
Fiscal Responsibility and Good Governance
The city operates with your tax dollars and that is a serious responsibility. Jeff believes our tax dollars should be spent efficiently and on core city functions like public safety, infrastructure, parks, and libraries. He is committed to improving service delivery for residents and ensuring that the city is focusing its time and resources on core services rather than issues outside of the scope of city government.
Quality of Life
Not only should Dallas be a safe place to live, but it must also have excellent public amenities that encourage people to stay here for life. As a long-time champion for the “Ministry of Happiness” (parks, arts, and libraries), Jeff will continue to advocate for high-quality public spaces that make Dallas the world-class city it is. Jeff has worked hard to ensure that everyone has access to safe and well-maintained parks and trails through his service on the Park Board. As a former board member and Advocacy Co-Chair of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, he has fought to ensure that our libraries have the funding and resources they need to serve all of our residents.