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Dallas residents made 28,926 code calls. Is your street next?

Dallas on the wire — big hat, bigger story.

### Your neighbors are really worried about code violations

Look—Dallas residents are not shy about letting City Hall know what's bugging them, and the latest 311 service request data tells us one thing loud and clear: y'all are really keeping an eye on those code concerns.

Here's what happened: In the latest batch of 311 calls, "Code Concern - CCS" shot right to the top, clocking in at a whopping 28,926 requests. That's a huge number, almost 22 times more than the next highest category, which was "Single Family Rental Needs Registration" at 1,290 requests. We're talking everything from overgrown lots to property upkeep issues. It tells me people are watching their blocks, from Pleasant Grove all the way up to Preston Hollow, making sure things are kept tidy. It's not just about aesthetics either; these things can impact property values and neighborhood safety.

So here's what this means for us: City staff will be swamped addressing these. Keep an eye on how quickly these issues get resolved in your area, and whether those numbers keep climbing.

Dallas on the wire — big hat, bigger story.

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