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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | John Wiley Price |
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Dallas, Texas , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | [Link] |
| Born |
April 29, 1950
(74 years)
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| Contributor | DFWDem |
| Last Modifed | RBH
Feb 10, 2017 01:36am |
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| Info | John Wiley Price brand of advocacy and activism can be summed up in this way: John Wiley Price addresses real issues, advances real change and achieves real results . He has earned the full respect of the constituents within his district and in the County at-large. Additionally, he has placed himself in the vanguard for those who have been historically locked out, especially for African-American people. He campaigned initially as " Our Man Downtown ", and has proven himself as such over the years.
John Wiley Price , in his sixth term as Dallas County Commissioner for District Three, became its 17th in the counties' 142 year history when he took the oath of office on January 1, 1985 . For 20 years now, Commissioner Price's service on the Court has been responsive to the needs of all of Dallas County citizens. Prior to his debut on the Court at Dallas County , his priority and pledge was to ensure that Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE ) ventures were accorded a fair share of Dallas Counties goods and services contracting. Since 1985 procurement via MWBE vendors and professionals has risen from a paltry $50,000 per annum to over $112 million through the fiscal year 2004.
Boards and Commissions . His diverse role as County Commissioner includes membership on various boards and commissions. He serves as Chairman of Dallas County Civil Service Commission [Grievance Reviewing Panel], Vice President of the Dallas County Juvenile Board, Chairman of the Commissioners Court/Sheriff Liaison Committee, Chairman of the Delinquent Tax Collection Selection Committee, Loop 9 Policy Advisor Group, Vice President of the Dallas County Housing Finance Corporation, Chairman of the Public Health Advisory Committee (Bioterrorism, Safety), Adult and Juvenile Health Advisory Committee and Texas Juvenile Crime Commission, the appointee to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (DHADC) Board, and past President of the Texas Organization of Black County Commissioners.
Community Activities . For fourteen years, he hosted a weekly community forum known as "The Dallas County Community Leadership Luncheon". This forum enlightened the community through informative and educational speakers of local, statewide, and national prominence. For twelve years, he also hosted KKDA's "Talk Back, Liberation Radio". He continues to be the 'voice of the people'; taking audiences to a higher level of awareness as the radio host of the "Liberation Nation" heard each Thursday morning on KNON 89.3 FM. He is the Founder/President of KwanzaaFest, Inc., a cultural event established in 1991, embracing the seven principles of the African American holiday, Kwanzaa. He is the facilitator of numerous community events, and educational lectures.
Commissioner Price's responsibilities often extend beyond the realm of the Commissioners Court . Because of his commitment to enhance the value and quality of life of people and community, he continues to take on the struggle for justice.
He is the committed father of two sons, John Jr. and John Nicholas, one daughter, Angelina Monique. To many, he is a seeker of truth, a warrior for justice, and a visionary leader. He's been called a motivator and a liberator. But to his constituents of Dallas County 's District 3, he is simply, "Our Man Downtown."
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