| For decades, the Original Market Diner has been a local favorite for its comfort food and sense of community. But for the owner, Jimmy, the challenges created by nearby homeless encampments are deterring patrons and choking business. This week, he shared how these ongoing issues are impacting both his diner and the area he’s called home for so long. |
| For years, Jimmy has dealt with the fallout of homeless encampments near his diner. Fires from the camps have threatened nearby buildings, drug use and harassment have scared off customers, and trash constantly piles up on his property. The situation escalated when Jimmy was assaulted while trying to document the filthy conditions around the encampment. After persistent efforts to get the city to act, the encampment near Jimmy’s diner was finally cleared. The relief was short-lived—within 24 hours, vagrants moved back in, proving the cycle simply repeats. Temporary cleanups offer no lasting solution, leaving business owners like Jimmy to face these challenges on their own. “The city cleans it up, but then what?” Jimmy asks. “It just moves to the next block or comes back the very next day. It’s like we’re stuck in an endless loop, and nothing ever really changes.” The struggles at the Original Market Diner mirror the experiences of many businesses and residents across Dallas. Jimmy’s determination to speak out highlights the urgent need for lasting solutions. The city must move beyond quick fixes and tackle homelessness at its core while ensuring safety and dignity for everyone. |
| District 2 needs leaders who step up and deliver real solutions—not bandaids—to protect our businesses and neighborhoods. It’s time to demand action that tackles homelessness at its core while keeping our community safe. Reach out to Councilman Jesse Moreno and make it clear: quick fixes won’t cut it. Let’s fight for lasting change, together. |
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Tracking Illegal Camps:
District 2, Councilman Jesse Moreno
“Original Market Diner Sidewalk Camp”
This is just a glimpse of what Jimmy, the owner of Original Market Diner, faces daily around his restaurant. What you see here is only a small offshoot of the massive encampment just a few feet away. District 2 Councilman Jesse Moreno, what are you doing to ensure Dallas business owners aren’t left to handle this on their own?
District 6, Councilman Omar Narvaez
“Addict’s Alley”
Here on W. Mockingbird Lane in District 6, we see yet another spot overtaken by trash, neglect, and drug abuse. The blatant activity happening in plain sight begs the question: what’s happening where no one’s looking? Council Member Omar Narvaez must take action to bring order to his district.
District 2, Councilman Jesse Moreno
“Dystopian Undercity”
In a shocking and disgusting display of filth, junk, and decay, this spot on Coombs Street resembles something you’d expect in a third-world country—an affront to what Dallas should stand for. District 2 Councilman Jesse Moreno, residents are fed up with excuses. It’s time to clean up your district!
