According to her constituents, Council Member Cara Mendelsohn has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout 2024, consistently earning top honors in The Dallas Express’ Dallas Derby series.
This monthly survey invites Dallas residents to evaluate their city council representatives on critical issues such as cleanliness, crime reduction, homelessness, and panhandling. Mendelsohn’s outstanding performance has garnered her the highest ratings for the majority of the year.
Council Member Cara Mendelsohn enters 2025 as the front-runner in the Dallas Derby sweepstakes after closing 2024 with another win.@caraathome pic.twitter.com/0Y17vuGvu8
— The Dallas Express News (@DallasExpress) January 2, 2025
In August, Mendelsohn achieved an impressive average score of 8.7 out of 10, with notable ratings of 8.9 for crime and homelessness reduction, 8.6 for addressing aggressive panhandling, and 8.8 for city cleanliness.
September saw her maintaining this high standard, securing another Dallas Derby win. Her constituents continued to express strong approval of her efforts in tackling key municipal issues.
In November, Mendelsohn earned an average score of 7.7, with an 8.1 in crime reduction and 7.2 in homelessness reduction. While slightly below her year-to-date average, these scores reflect her unwavering commitment to her district.
In December, she concluded the year with an average score of 8.0, with a 7.9 crime reduction and 7.2 homelessness reduction. These consistent high marks underscore her dedication to addressing her constituents’ concerns.
Throughout 2024, Council Member Mendelsohn’s leadership and proactive approach have earned her the admiration of her constituents and set a benchmark for public service excellence. Her consistent top-tier performance in the Dallas Derby series is a testament to her unwavering dedication to the betterment of her district and the city at large.