Texas state rep District 109
Eugene Allen
Brief Biography
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Has served as a founder and high priest of the Temple of the Bahati Raja
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Founder and owner of Wonkot Business and Economic Development LLC
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Founder and director of a data research non-profit that gathers information for policy makers, individuals with disabilities, and communities
Economy
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Would propose legislation to give tax breaks to companies that partner with Dallas County to bring jobs to District 109
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Proponent of developing trade schools that would train workers for higher paying jobs
Healthcare
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We are unable to find information on Allen’s stance on healthcare
Communities
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Believes in working with communities to help improve outcomes, incomes, and participation
Carl Sherman Sr.
Brief Biography
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Elected as first African American mayor of DeSoto and served 2 terms
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Former City Manager of Hutchins and Ferris
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Appointed to the NTTA Board of Directors
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Businessman and entrepreneur
Economy
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Believes in incentivizing economic development
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Supports affordable housing and resources
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Believes in addressing displacement and gentrification through ‘smart growth’
Healthcare
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Supports Medicaid expansion in Texas
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Authored a bill to establish a task force on sickle cell disease
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Co-authored a bill increasing healthcare access for pregnant incarcerated women
Public School Finance
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Supports reducing local school property tax
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Believes in restructuring school funding to give equitable education to all