Dallas is a the city that just can’t stop expanding. It has an answer to the problems other cities face. -- @JoshuaChaffin @WSJ https://t.co/ozNzo5Igpu
Dallas, the first 'Sanctuary City from Socialism' 👉 “We value free enterprise, law and order, and our first responders,” Mayor Eric L. Johnson wrote https://t.co/lNUnvFNsEz
GOP mayor declares Dallas ‘sanctuary city from socialism’ after Mamdani’s NYC win https://t.co/IbfISk7RPz
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson has declared the city the first 'Sanctuary City from Socialism,' positioning Dallas as a haven for those seeking to escape socialist policies in other urban areas, particularly New York City following the recent political victory of Mamdani there. Mayor Johnson emphasized Dallas's commitment to free enterprise, law and order, and support for first responders, framing the city as a place where common sense and the American Dream persist. The mayor has also extended an invitation to New Yorkers to relocate to Dallas. The city continues to experience rapid expansion and is viewed by some commentators, including Senator John Cornyn, as providing solutions to challenges faced by other metropolitan areas.