THUMBS DOWN to all involved in the South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund. What once seemed like a good idea has now taken on the trappings of a boondoggle. Forty-nine applicants (some of whom even owed back taxes to the city) were approved for grants despite their failure to meet city guidelines. And there’s at least the appearance of favoritism when the chairman of the advisory board also serves as campaign strategist to City Council member Charlotte Mayes.
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