Dallas City Hall Resolution Takes City Council Debate into Early Morning Hours The Dallas City Council meeting turned into a marathon session Tuesday night, with members debating a resolution to rename the city's iconic Fair Park coliseum after former Mayor R.L. Thornton. The debate started at 6:00 p.m. and didn't wrap up until 2:30 a.m., making it one of the longest council meetings in recent memory. Council members were divided on the issue, with some arguing that renaming the coliseum would be a fitting tribute to Thornton's legacy, while others believed it was an attempt to erase history by removing the name of the city's first African American mayor. Councilman Casey Thompson proposed an amendment to rename the building after both Thornton and former Mayor Mike Rawlings, but the motion failed. The debate grew heated at times, with some council members accusing their colleagues of playing politics with the issue. "This is not just about renaming a building," said Councilwoman Tiffany Carter. "It's about acknowledging the contributions of a great leader who paved the way for many people in this city." In the end, the council voted 10-4 to move forward with the proposal to rename the coliseum after Thornton. The final vote came after a recess that allowed council members to grab some breakfast and recharge before finishing up the meeting.#RL_Thornton #Fair_Park #Mike_Rawlings #Casey_Thompson #Tiffany_Carter
