Officials take action against longstanding threat to residents' health: 'I am glad the community is being heard'

Officials take action against longstanding threat to residents' health: 'I am glad the community is being heard'

Council member Adam Bazaldua of District 7 in Dallas surprised activists and conservation groups at an August budget town hall when he announced plans to start the process of shutting down a controversial industrial plant, according to The Dallas Morning News. Bazaldua indicated in the meeting that he would seek appraisal of the "non-conforming" use of the TAMKO plant's property that has been criticized for its pollution and impacts on the local…