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Dr. Elba Garcia in the News
Dec. 6, 2011 Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia talks about her path to elected office with North Lake students
The Dallas Morning News
Nov. 17, 2011 Dallas County's DWI Task Force gets a Web site
The Dallas Morning News
Nov. 15, 2011 Homeless alliance plans city-county partnership
Dallas Business Journal
Oct. 6, 2011 Dallas County officials unveil latest hike and bike trail to make travel easier, more fun
The Dallas Morning News
"Many people, therefore, will be happy to know that Dallas County government is doing a good job helping to build and connect paved trails throughout many different communities. The latest one was dedicated on Wednesday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by new District 4 Commissioner Elba Garcia."
Oct. 5, 2011 Editorial: Dallas County’s broken bond system
The Dallas Morning News
"If there’s any hope of fixing this mess, it could be a task force chaired by County Commissioner Elba Garcia. One of its goals is to draw up a template for judges to follow, a set of uniform procedures, on bond forfeitures."
Oct. 5, 2011 Dallas County panel to recommend uniform bond forfeitures by judges
The Dallas Morning News
"County Commissioner Elba Garcia, chairwoman of the forfeiture task force, said her goal is to create a 'template' for bond forfeiture cases for judges to use that 'tells you what to do at each step' so cases are handled appropriately. If a case is dismissed, which is known as a judgment set-aside, the court record should reflect why, in the interest of transparency, Garcia said."
Sept. 20, 2011 Dallas Commissioners to Parkland execs: No pay raise or bonuses, WFAA
‎"County commissioners only approve Parkland's budget and tax rate and don't directly decide on executive pay. But the message was clear to Parkland's board from Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia. 'I think merits, bonuses for management, at this point are totally unacceptable,' she said."
Sept. 6, 2011 County Health Care Plan Could Serve Uninsured Workers, NBC DFW
Aug. 19, 2011 Dallas Latinas make historic gains in city, county governments, The Dallas Morning News
Aug. 18, 2011 Dallas foundations step up to buy air conditioners for the needy, The Dallas Morning News
Aug. 4, 2011 Area Foundations Get A Pat On The Back From Dallas County Commissioners for “Emergency Heat Relief” Efforts
My Sweet Charity
Aug. 2, 2011 New Dallas County Fund Is A Big Fan Of Air Conditioners
CBSDFW.COM
Aug. 1, 2011 Keep your cool ... and back to school
Dr. Garcia's August 2011 e-newsletter offers back-to-school information and resources for those in Dallas County who are battling the heat.
Jun. 10, 2011 Council outlines promising infrastructure projects
Focus Daily News
Under the regular agenda items a check presentation by Dallas County and Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia for Main Street overlay project in the amount of $16,895.57 was held. This check was a refund from Dallas County in regard to the actual cost of the Main Street overlay project coming in at less than expected.
May 17, 2011 Dallas County commissioners say employee pay cuts are likely
The Dallas Morning News
May 5, 2011 Dallas County unveils new Web site with new information
The Dallas Morning News
"This is a small but important step in fulfilling our pledge for greater transparency in county government, and I am glad that we are able to accommodate our citizens by making this information more easily accessible to them," said Garcia, who promised to bring greater transparency to Dallas County while running for office.
Apr. 29, 2011 Dallas County Jail Passes Inspection for the 2nd Year in a Row
KDFW Fox 4
Mar. 18, 2011 Editorial: Finally, some praise for Dallas County commissioners
The Dallas Morning News
You can imagine our warmed cockles at some developments that had nothing to do with running off good employees or embarrassing public shouting matches over who was a mullet, mullah or marshmallow. Under the heading of “long overdue,” commissioners voted to create a comprehensive ethics policy intended to make county government more accountable and transparent.
Feb.26, 2011 In Latest Census, Dallas Sees Paltry Growth
The Texas Tribune
Elba Garcia, a Dallas County commissioner, said that anytime a county has a low level of growth, it is a challenge for the tax base — regardless of the ethnic breakdown of the population.
Feb. 11, 2011 Mural, fund-raiser pack the house at Luckie's in Oak Cliff
The Dallas Morning News
Artist Rick Timmons unveiled his mural last night at Luckie's Smokehouse to applause from a packed crowd. We saw many a smile and camera. And heard some positive exclamations: "Beautiful!" "Awesome!" Many of those pictured in the painting were on hand, including Elba Garcia, Delia Jasso, Bob Stimson, David Spence, Jason Roberts, Amy Cowan, John Ruiz, Gene Vivero, Danell Lichtenwalter.
Jan. 22, 2011 Board members call for reforms
The Houston Chronicle
Dr. Elba Garcia and County Judge Clay Jenkins have said they're alarmed by reports of patient harm and related issues brought to light by an ongoing investigation by The Dallas Morning News.
Jan. 20, 2011 New ethics plan aims to make Dallas County Commissioners Court more transparent
The Dallas Morning News
County Judge Clay Jenkins and Elba Garcia, a fellow newcomer to the Commissioners Court, announced this morning plans for a significant overhaul to the county’s ethics policies that they say will make the county more open and transparent.
Jan. 11, 2011 Open Court
The Dallas Morning News
District 4 County Commissioner Elba Garcia made good on her promise to make the county more transparent.
Jan. 4, 2011 With 2 new members, Dallas County commissioners court takes a kinder, gentler approach
The Dallas Morning News
Jenkins and Elba Garcia, the two new members, have returned the court to Democratic control for the first time in more than two decades.
Jan. 1, 2011 Democrats take oath of office, declare new day in Dallas County
The Dallas Morning News
Among those sworn in Saturday morning at the Sixth Floor Museum were County Judge Clay Jenkins and county Commissioner Elba Garcia.
Nov. 3, 2010 Mayfield falls to Garcia in Dallas County Commissioner race
TXCN.com
Veteran Republican Dallas County Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield lost Tuesday to Democrat Elba Garcia in the District 4 race...
 
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