05/05/19  SHAME ON YOU, TONY FLEO !

My opponent has mailed a campaign flyer that seeks to damage my good name and reputation.   This is a false allegation, and I want you to know the truth.

In 1986 the IRS filed a tax lien against me for taxes owed by my father.  Since I was in Texas and he had moved to New York, the IRS thought I was an easier target.  Rather than fight the IRS, I promptly paid those taxes for my father. 

These are the tactics of a desperate candidate who will say anything to get elected.  In addition to being false, it is this kind of campaign dirty trick that cheapens our democratic system and creates cynicism among the voters. 

Actually, I'm surprised that someone with professional pastoral training would lower himself to such tactics. 

In District 12, we respect honesty, civility and truth.  I won't engage in this kind of tactic.  I believe that it is more important to talk about the issues important to District 12 and to Dallas ? Neighborhoods, Economic Development, Public Safety, Code Enforcement and our qualifications to serve District 12 and the City.

If you believe as I do and live in District 12, I hope you will go to the polls and cast your vote for me.  If you have friends in District 12, please encourage them to vote for me.

If you have any questions regarding this or any other matter, please feel free to call me - 972-818-1212.

Editor's comments:  What has happened to Dallas?  This is the second campaign where false information from an incomplete investigation has been circulated against a council candidate by an opponent.  Hopefully, Mr. Fleo will spend as much money correcting his mistake as he did distributing it.  Otherwise, Mr. Fleo should withdraw from the runoff race and go back to church for some serious time in prayer and atonement.