Councilman Johnson calls for Action to Keep Mavericks in Dallas – Garland Journal

Councilman Johnson calls for Action to Keep Mavericks in Dallas – Garland Journal

By Kamira LaNay, Correspondent | Texas Metro News As discussions continue surrounding the Dallas Mavericks’ plans for a new arena in North Dallas, Dallas City Councilman Maxie Johnson says the conversation is about more than basketball; it’s about equity, community investment, and the future of Southern Dallas. In a recent one-on-one, Johnson expressed concern that the proposed move could worsen longstanding economic and racial divides within th…