Reimagining The Heart of Dallas: The Future of Dallas City Hall
A Conversation with Dallas City Council Members Paul Ridley and Kathy Stewart
Join the Harvard Club of Dallas for an exclusive and timely conversation that could shape the next chapter of our city. Dallas City Council Member Paul Ridley (District 14) and Council Member Kathy Stewart (District 10) will share their perspectives on the future of the iconic I.M. Pei-designed Dallas City Hall. With multimillion-dollar repair estimates, debates over relocation versus renovation, and questions of fiscal responsibility and downtown vitality on the line, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from key decision-makers on one of Dallas’s most pressing civic issues.
The evening program is hosted at the beautiful Park City Club. A light dinner is included. This program is open to all members of the community, you do not need to be affiliated with Harvard to attend.
The Harvard Club of Dallas is honored to host this special evening that offers a compelling look at decisions that will shape the city for decades to come. A special thank you to Judge Eric Moye for originating and helping orchestrate this important conversation.
Councilman Paul Ridley, District 14
Councilman Paul Ridley was first elected to the District 14 position of the Dallas City Council in June of 2021 and is currently serving his third term. Councilman Ridley attended the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree and master's degrees in architecture and urban planning. After practicing architecture for a few years, he attended the University of Texas Law School, receiving a JD degree. Councilman Ridley practiced construction law and commercial litigation in Dallas for more than 30 years, during which time he founded three different law firms. He lives with his wife Joan in a century-old home in an Old East Dallas historic district, where he has lived for nearly 30 years.
Councilman Ridley has been committed to public service in Dallas for more than 15 years. He served on the Dallas Plan Commission for eight years representing City Council District 14. While on the Plan Commission, he chaired the Thoroughfare Committee for several years. He also represented District 14 on the Dallas Landmark Commission for four years, helping to preserve Dallas's historic neighborhoods.
Councilwoman Kathy Stewart, District 10
Councilwoman Kathy Stewart serves as the District 10 Dallas City Council representative. First elected in 2023, Kathy is serving in her second term as the representative of northeast Dallas, including Lake Highlands and Hamilton Park. Having been residents of Lake Highlands for 40 years, Kathy and her husband Robb share a passion for serving the community. Kathy, an attorney by profession, has served in many roles in this neighborhood, including owning and operating Highlands Cafe with other LH families for 10 years; serving as PTA president for three Lake Highland area schools, president of White Rock Valley Neighborhood Association, and Executive Director of the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District (PID) among others. Kathy is currently serving as Chair of the Parks, Trails and the Environment Committee, Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Pensions and Vice Chair of the Finance Committee. She also serves on the Public Safety Committee, the Ad Hoc Committee for Administrative Affairs, the Ad Hoc Committee for Legislative Affairs, the Ad Hoc Committee for General Investigating and Ethics, and the Ad Hoc Committee for Judicial Nominations.
Cost: $35 per person
Includes Light Hors d'oeuvres and a Fried Chicken Slider Bar with Truffle Fries and Potato Wedges. Water and Tea.
Dress Code for the Park City Club is strictly enforced. Business Casual. No shorts, t-shirts, athletic wear or ripped jeans.
Program:
6:00 pm - 6:40 pm Light Dinner, Meet and Greet.
6:45 pm - 7:30 pm Discussion.
7:30 PM - 7:45 pm Question and Answer.