Dallas City Council · Nov 3, 2026
David Shein
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
David Shein, the incumbent, is running for Dallas City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 4 seats.
Last day to register to vote (new or canceled voters) · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Dallas city councilor and retired software engineer. He also served on the council from 2007 to 2010.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Not employed (retired); previously software engineer
The Dallas Signal's voter guide listed David Shein's questionnaire response as pending. The Dallas Signal
Where David Shein stands: positions on the record
Facilities and Equipment fee1 sourced position
Voted yes on creating a $5 monthly Facilities and Equipment Fee (passed 8-1, April 2026).
Council voteDallas City Council minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026
Republic Services rates2 sourced positions
Seconded and voted yes on directing a 5% Republic Services rate increase; the company had asked for 10% (passed 5-3, June 1, 2026).
Council voteDallas City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026
Voted yes on amending the Republic Services rate resolution to a 3% increase and on adopting it (both passed 9-0, June 15, 2026).
Council voteDallas City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026
City charter review1 sourced position
Made the motion to form a seven-member ad hoc committee to review the City Charter and voted yes (passed 8-0, June 1, 2026).
Council voteDallas City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026
Zoning (La Creole node)1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 1924, establishing the La Creole Mixed Use Node and its zoning designations, at second reading (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteDallas City Council minutes, July 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026
Water conservation1 sourced position
Voted yes on the City of Dallas Water Conservation Incentive Program (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteDallas City Council minutes, July 20, 2026 · Jul 20, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Shelby Alexander
- Larry Briggs (incumbent)
- Douglas Dailey
- Michael Schilling (incumbent)
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