During Dallas City Council public comment, one man told Mayor Eric Johnson he's 'fired.'
"...after securing 98.7% of the vote in my re-election campaign this year—I have no intention of changing my approach to my job. But today I am changing my party affiliation. Next spring, I will be voting in the Republican primary. When my career in elected office ends in 2027 on the inauguration of my successor as mayor, I will leave office as a Republican.""You tricked us, Eric," one man said."You tricked us, man.""Your minister was here a few weeks ago.
"It's time to step down and allow our city to move forward. The people need good leadership," Jefferson said."Eric, you're bad leadership." told WFAA they're thrilled with Mayor Johnson's decision and have regularly supported him in his role. Rumors that Mayor Johnson's intent is to later run for a state position. Jefferson noted this during his time for public comment at City Council Wednesday.
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