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You Have The Right To Be Counted!

Tuesday, 22 September 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff

Visit 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for English, 844-468-2020 for Español.

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Conferencia de prensa de Dallas County Counts para el Día del Censo y la campaña “Ya es Hora de Hacerte Contar”

Tuesday, 22 September 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff

QUÉ:
Dallas County Counts llevará a cabo una conferencia de prensa para realzar las actividades de “Ya es Hora de Hacerte Contar” que tendrán lugar durante los siete días antes de 30 de septiembre, la fecha límite para realizar el conteo del Censo de los Estados Unidos del 2020.

QUIÉN:
La Comisionada Dra. Elba Garcia; George Tang, director ejecutivo de Educate Dallas en Communities Foundation of Texas; y Bryan Carter, senior pastor, Concord Church. Ed Turner, coordinador del Censo del 2020 para la Ciudad de Dallas también estará presente y estará acompañado de manera virtual por varios otros representantes del Condado de Dallas, la Ciudad de Dallas, las ciudades aledañas y organizaciones que han participado en la campaña del censo.

CUÁNDO:
Miércoles, 23 de septiembre, 8:30 a.m.

DÓNDE:
Dallas County Administration Building
Allen Clemson Courtroom
411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX

PORQUÉ:
Dallas County ha alcanzado un índice de respuesta al censo del 62.8% a pesar de la interrupción a las actividades de promoción del censo en la primavera a causa de los esfuerzos para detener la propagación del COVID-19. “Ya es Hora de Hacerte Contar” es una campaña de siete días que comienza el miércoles, 23 de septiembre, para alcanzar un índice de respuesta del 100% antes de la fecha límite del 30 de septiembre.

Habrá grupos que continuarán los sondeos de las áreas que han sido tradicionalmente difíciles de contar respondiendo a preguntas y corrigiendo información errónea que pueda evitar que los residentes respondan al censo. Habrá coordinación con organizaciones asociadas para realizar eventos Censo en Vivo y tener kioscos en bazares, iglesias y restaurantes para proporcionar información y acceso gratuito a internet para responder al censo. Bancos de llamadas y una robusta campaña en medios sociales diseminarán el mensaje que aún hay tiempo para que todos los residentes respondan al censo. Esto asegurará que el Condado de Dallas reciba los fondos, recursos y representación que se merece al tener un conteo correcto en el censo decenal.

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Dallas County Counts holds Census Day News Conference “Time’s Up to Stand Up. Get Counted” Campaign Kicks Off

Tuesday, 22 September 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff

WHAT:
Dallas County Counts will hold a news conference to highlight “Time’s Up to Stand Up. Get Counted” activities during the last seven days before the Sept. 30 deadline to complete the 2020 U.S. Census.

WHO:
Commissioner Elba Garcia; George Tang, managing director of Educate Dallas at Communities Foundation of Texas; and Bryan Carter, senior pastor, Concord Church. Ed Turner, 2020 Census Coordinator from the City of Dallas, will also be present, joined virtually by several other representatives from Dallas County, the City of Dallas, surrounding cities and organizations who have participated in the Census campaign.

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 8:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Dallas County Administration Building
Allen Clemson Courtroom
411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX

WHY:
Dallas County has reached a 62.8% rate of response, despite the interruption of Census outreach activities in early spring to curtail the spread of COVID-19. “Time’s Up to Stand Up. Get Counted” is a seven-day campaign beginning Wednesday, September 23rd to increase that rate to 100% before the September 30 deadline.

Groups will continue to canvass areas that have been traditionally hard to count to answer questions and correct misinformation that may keep residents from filling out the Census. There will be coordination with partners to set up Census Live events and kiosks at bazaars, churches and restaurants to provide information and Wifi access to fill out the Census. Phone banks and an enhanced social media campaign will carry the message that residents still have time to fill out the Census form. This will ensure that Dallas County gets the funds, resources and representation it deserves by having an accurate count in the decennial census.

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Get Counted – 2020 Census Day

Monday, 21 September 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff

Don’t forget to get counted! Respond today-online, by phone, or by mail. No matter how you respond, your personal information is confidential, is protected by law, and can never be used to identify you. Learn more and respond to the census today at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 for English, 844-468-2020 for Español.

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Importante Informatino Electoral

Friday, 04 September 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff
*Último día para registrarse para votar: 5 de octubre del 2020*
La siguiente información es para que usted este preparado para emitir la boleta para sus candidatos locales y presidenciales. El último día para registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones es el 5 de octubre del 2020.
Fechas de Votación Temprana:
  • 13 de octubre al 17 de octubre del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • 18 de octubre del 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • 19 de octubre al 24 de octubre del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)
  • 25 de octubre del 2020: (1PM – 6PM)
  • 26 de octubre al octubre 30 del 2020: (7AM – 7PM)

Documentos Importantes de Elecciones:

  • Solicitud de Registro Electoral (inglés)
  • Solicitud de Registro Electoral (español)
  • Solicitud de Boleta por Correo (inglés)
  • Solicitud de Boleta por Correo (español)
  • Cambio de Nombre/Dirección
  • Lugares de Votación Temprana
  • Horario de Elecciones del Condado de Dallas para pasar a dejar la Solicitud de Registro Electoral
  • Búsqueda de Votantes
  • Identificación Requerida para Votar en Persona
  • Solicitud para Convertirse en un Trabajador electoral
  • Solicitud para Estudiante de Preparatoria para Convertirse en un Trabajador Electoral
  • Forma de justificación de ausencia para la escuela

Le pido a cada votante elegible que participe en esta elección para que su voz sea escuchada. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las elecciones, comuníquese con nuestro departamento de Elecciones del Condado de Dallas por teléfono al 469-627-8683 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].

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Important 2020 Election Information

Friday, 04 September 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff
*Last Day to Register to Vote: October 5, 2020*
As we prepare for the upcoming Joint Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, I want to provide you with important 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.
Early Voting Dates:
  • 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].

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Majority Of Minorities Believe Texas Opened Too Fast, Says New Survey

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff
“When you look at the diversity of the African American and Latino community, you see several factors and we have talked about that before, like the high density, the large number of essential workers, the multi-generational households, the lower-income and of course, the lack of access to healthcare,” said Dallas County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia.
The survey also found 12.3% of white voters said they or a relative had been affected by COVID-19, but the rate for Blacks was 23.4% and 29.4% for Hispanics.
Opinions among minorities on whether Texas opened too quickly may not come as a surprise, but those behind the survey hope that it offers a perspective that may lead to action. Read the full story here.
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New West Dallas Testing Site – Nuevo Sitio de Pruebas de COVID-19

Friday, 21 August 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff
Dallas County has opened a new COVID-19 testing site. Dallas County’s new testing site is located at Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. (3020 N. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas, TX 75212).

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

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Dallas County Emergency Business Assistance Program (EBAP)

Friday, 21 August 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff

Purpose: The program is designed to rapidly provide financial assistance to “traditional” small businesses (i.e., those with no more than 100 employees) that have been adversely affected by the current pandemic. Its purpose is to “stop the bleeding” for these firms; it is not to necessarily restore them to their pre-pandemic status.

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.

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Centro Gubernamental de Oak Cliff – Agosto 26

Thursday, 20 August 2020 by Dr. Elba Garcia Staff
Saludos!

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.

A las 10 a.m. del 26 de agosto, entre a este enlace para unirse al equipo del proyecto y a mí, mientras conmemoramos el inicio de la construcción de esta instalación centrada en la comunidad.

Atentamente,
Dra. Elba Garcia

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