Your neighbors are calling 311 about what now?

Dallas on the wire — big hat, bigger story. Look— we talk a lot about what goes on at City Hall, but sometimes the real story is what y'all are telling City Hall directly. I'm talking about those 311 calls, the ones that show what's really bugging folks across our city.

So here's what happened: According to the latest numbers, the biggest thing on Dallasites' minds isn't potholes or stray dogs, it’s "Code Concern - CCS." We're talking almost *30,000 requests* — 29,798 to be exact. That's ten times more than the next highest category, "Single Family Rental Needs Registration," which pulled in 1,304 calls. That number for code concerns just blows my mind, mijo. My momma always said, "Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres." And right now, the city is saying we're concerned about what our neighbors are or aren't doing to keep things up.

It really puts a spotlight on how much folks care about their neighborhoods, from Pleasant Grove all the way up to Preston Hollow. What's next? We've gotta watch how the city responds to this massive volume of code requests. Does this mean more inspectors? Tighter enforcement? It'll definitely be a talking point for residents and council members alike in the coming months.

Dallas on the wire — big hat, bigger story.

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