Important 2020 Election Information
The following information will make sure you are prepared to cast your ballot for your local and presidential candidates. As a reminder, the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election is October 5, 2020.
- October 13, 2020 – October 17, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
- October 18, 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
- October 19, 2020 – October 24, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
- October 25, 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
- October 26, 2020 – October 30, 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
Important Elections Documents:
- Voter Registration Application (English)
- Voter Registration Application (Spanish)
- Application for Ballot by Mail (English)
- Application for Ballot by Mail (Spanish)
- Change of Name/Address
- Early Voting Locations
- Dallas County Elections Hours for Voter Registration Application Drop-off
- Voter Lookup
- Required Identification for Voting in Person
- Application to Become an Election Day Poll Worker
- Application to Become a High School Student Election Worker
- Excuse from School Form
I ask each eligible voter to participate in this election to make sure your voice is heard. If you have any election questions, please contact our Dallas County Elections department by phone at 469-627-8683 or by email at [email protected].
- Published in Dallas County, Elections
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- Published in COVID-19, Dallas County
New West Dallas Testing Site – Nuevo Sitio de Pruebas de COVID-19
Testing at Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. will be available beginning Monday, August 24, 2020 until Wednesday, September 30, 2020 (closed on Sundays) between the hours of 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more information, call Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) at 972-692-2780 or visit: www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/2019-novel-coronavirus.php
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El Condado de Dallas ha abierto un nuevo sitio de pruebas de COVID-19. El nuevo sitio de pruebas del Condado de Dallas está ubicado en Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. (3020 N. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, TX 75212).
Las pruebas en Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. estarán disponibles a partir del lunes 24 de agosto del 2020 hasta el miércoles 30 de septiembre del 2020 (cerrado los domingos) entre las 7:30 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m.
Para obtener más información, llame al Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Dallas (DCHHS) al 972-692-2780 o visite la página web: www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/2019-novel-coronavirus.php
- Published in COVID-19, Dallas County
Dallas County Emergency Business Assistance Program (EBAP)
Preapplication Dates: The pre-application will open on August 10, 2020 and close on August 23, 2020.
Link to the Pre-Application: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ebap3
EBAP Loan Calculator
Funding: $35 million of Coronavirus Relief Fund funding (as provided by the CARES Act)
Definition of small business: Business with no more than 100 employees and revenue under $10 million.
Other eligibility requirements: Business must be located in Dallas County (but not the City of Dallas). Business must have experienced a loss of at least 25% in income since March 1, 2020 because of the pandemic. Business must be current in the payment of county and local taxes. Business cannot have received more than $50,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program.
Type of assistance: Forgivable loan
Maximum loan amount: $50,000
Maximum loan calculation: 3 months of payroll, lease payments, utilities, the renting of existing equipment, & the payment of existing business-related loans for equipment, vehicles, and/or real estate + $3000 of restart-up capital.
Loan terms: Loan will have a term of 1 year and an annual interest rate of 1%. No interest accrues and no payments are required until month 5.
Eligibility for forgiveness: The original principal amount is eligible for forgiveness upon Lender’s receipt of documentation that Borrower continued to operate its business for four (4) months and carried at least 60% of the March 1, 2020 full-time employee count and payroll. Each month that Borrower continues to be in operation and maintain the required employee count and payroll, one fourth (¼) of the loan is eligible for forgiveness by Lender.
Excluded businesses: Non-profit entities, franchises, businesses whose primary income is derived from rental/income producing properties, businesses that operate as an age-restricted business. Also excluded are employees of Dallas County, persons/entities who are a party to a lawsuit against the County, and persons/entities who have been a party to a contract with Dallas County that has been terminated in the past 13 months because of insufficient performance. Businesses located in the City of Dallas are not eligible since the City of Dallas is operating its own loan fund. Businesses cannot have received more than $50,000 of Paycheck Protection Program assistance.
Prioritization of Funds: 40% of total funding will be reserved for businesses with <50 employees, 40% of total funding will be reserved for businesses with 50-100 employees, and the remaining 20% of total funding will be reserved for businesses located in areas designated as Priority and Strategic areas by Dallas County.
Status of program:
Round 3: IN PROGRESS. The pre-application period opens on August 10, 2020 and closes on August 23, 2020. After the pre-application period closes, NDC will conduct a randomized borrower selection process to identify the eligible businesses that will be invited to submit a full loan application.
Round 2: The pre-application period closed on July 26, 2020. NDC is in the process of identifying which businesses are eligible to submit a full loan application.
Round 1: Selected businesses were invited to submit a full loan application on July 10, 2020.
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: (214) 845-7673. All voicemail messages will be returned within one business day.
- Published in Dallas County
Centro Gubernamental de Oak Cliff – Agosto 26
Me complace informarle que la ceremonia de inauguración del Centro Gubernamental de Oak Cliff, que se pospuso anteriormente, ahora se celebrará virtualmente el 26 de agosto del 2020 a las 10 a.m. Este proyecto es importante para nuestra comunidad, el personal y los residentes del Condado de Dallas y mejorará la reputación del Condado de Dallas, haciendo de el, un magnífico lugar para trabajar y hacer negocios.
Atentamente,
Dra. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
Oak Cliff Government Center Groundbreaking Ceremony – August 26
I am excited to inform you that the previously postponed Oak Cliff Government Center groundbreaking ceremony will now be celebrated virtually on August 26, 2020 at 10 a.m. This project is important to our community, staff and the residents of Dallas County and will enhance Dallas County’s reputation as a great place to work and do business.
Sincerely, Dr. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
District 4 Newsletter – August 2020
Dear Dallas County Residents,
As we come close to the end of the summer, I am excited to share with you this District 4 newsletter. The newsletter will provide you with an update on Dallas County and District 4 services, projects, and accomplishments.
I want to express my thanks to my District 4 staff for their hard work, effort, and support to provide assistance to our Dallas County constituents.
As always, it has been a pleasure to serve as your Dallas County Commissioner. Please stay safe and continue to practice social distancing as we overcome this struggle together.
Please click here to view the District 4 newsletter.
Saludos,
Dr. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
Boletín del Distrito 4 – Agosto 2020
Estimados Residentes del Condado de Dallas,
Al llegar al final de este verano, me emociona compartir con ustedes mi Boletín del Distrito 4 que se encuentra en este correo. El boletín le proporcionará una actualización sobre los servicios, proyectos y logros del Condado de Dallas y del Distrito 4.
Quiero expresar mi agradecimiento a mi equipo del Distrito 4 por su arduo trabajo, esfuerzo y apoyo para brindar asistencia a nuestros constituyentes del Condado de Dallas.
Como siempre, ha sido un placer servir como su Comisionada del Condado de Dallas. Por favor, manténgase seguro y continúe practicando el distanciamiento social mientras superamos esta lucha juntos.
Porfavor presione aquí para ver el boletín del Distrito 4.
Saludos,
Dra. Elba Garcia
Comisionada del Condado de Dallas, Distrito 4
- Published in Dallas County
Programa de Asistencia de Despensa de Alimentos Aceptar Solicitudes Ahora
Estimados residentes del Condado de Dallas,
A medida que continuamos desarrollando programas para ayudar a los constituyentes del Condado de Dallas durante estos momentos difíciles, la Corte de Comisionados del Condado de Dallas se complace en anunciar la apertura de nuestro Programa de Asistencia de Despensa de Alimentos, que comenzará a aceptar solicitudes el lunes, 10 de agosto del 2020.
Requisitos de Elegibilidad:
- – Estar en funcionamiento el 1 de marzo de 2019 o antes;
- – Estar al día en el pago de todos los impuestos del Condado de Dallas y locales;
- – Debe estar ubicado físicamente en el Condado de Dallas (excluyendo la Ciudad de Dallas) con una dirección física del Condado de Dallas;
- – Demostrar un aumento de la asistencia alimentaria o el costo desde el 1 de marzo de 2020 debido a la respuesta a la emergencia de salud pública COVID-19.
Para aplicar para este programa, por favor visite: http://www.dallascounty.org/cares-act/food-pantry-en.php
O contacta [email protected] o 214-875-2184.
Si usted sabe de alguna despensa de alimentos que necesita ayuda, por favor hágales saber del programa. Como siempre, no dude en ponerse en contacto con mi oficina para cualquier pregunta o si necesita ayuda.
Saludos,
Dra. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County
Food Pantry Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
Dear Dallas County residents,
As we continue to develop programs to assist Dallas County constituents during these difficult times, the Dallas County Commissioners Court is pleased to announce the opening of our Food Pantry Assistance Program, which will begin accepting applications on Monday, August 10, 2020.
Eligibility Requirements:
- – Be in operation on or before March 1, 2019;
- – Be current in the payment of all Dallas County and local taxes;
- – Must be physically located in Dallas County (excluding the City of Dallas) with a physical Dallas County mailing address;
- – Demonstrate increased food assistance or cost since March 1, 2020 due to responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
To apply for this program, please visit http://www.dallascounty.org/cares-act/food-pantry-en.php
If assistance is needed, please contact a member of the Dallas County CARES Team at [email protected] or contact 214-875-2184.
If you know of a food pantry that is need of assistance please let them know of the program. As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office for any questions or if you are in need of assistance.
Saludos,
Dr. Elba Garcia
- Published in Dallas County